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Antonio Owens

Age : 28

Gender : Male

Race : Black

Date : 01/12/2026

Location : Pulaski Highway US 40

City : Bear

County : New Castle

State : Delaware

Agency : Delaware State Police

Officer(s) :Unknown

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 01/12/2026, Delaware State Police troopers observed traffic violations involving a Nissan Altima traveling along Pulaski Highway US 40 in Bear. Troopers attempted a traffic stop. Antonio Owens, 28, continued driving and troopers escalated a pursuit. During the chase, Owens lost control of the vehicle. The Altima left the roadway, overturned, and crashed. Troopers removed Owens from the vehicle and transported him to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead from injuries sustained in the crash. Authorities stated the collision occurred during the active pursuit. Delaware State Police have not released trooper names or detailed the duration, speed, or dash camera status of the chase in initial reporting.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://dsp.delaware.gov/2026/01/12/state-police-investigating-fatal-crash-following-pursuit-in-bear/
https://dsp.delaware.gov/2026/01/13/update-victim-identified-fatal-crash-following-pursuit-in-bear/
https://www.wdel.com/news/delaware-state-police-identify-man-killed-in-bear-pursuit-crash/article_antonio-owens.html
https://www.coasttv.com/news/delaware-state-police-identify-antonio-owens-as-man-killed-after-pursuit-in-bear/article_antonio_owens.html
https://www.wboc.com/news/delaware-state-police-identify-driver-killed-after-pursuit-in-bear/article_antonio_owens.html