A 19-year-old man from Ellendale, Delaware, has died after a pickup truck struck his car in a serious crash at an intersection near Lincoln. Zyadon Briddell suffered life-threatening injuries in the October 28 collision and died the following day, leaving his family and loved ones mourning a life cut short.
The crash happened at approximately 10:20 p.m. at the intersection of Dupont Boulevard (Route 113) and Johnson Road. Delaware State Police said Briddell was driving a Chevrolet Cavalier westbound on Johnson Road toward Dupont Boulevard.
At the same time, a Ford F-150 was traveling northbound on Dupont Boulevard. The pickup was driven by a 22-year-old man from Georgetown, Delaware. According to the preliminary investigation, the truck driver failed to stop at a red traffic signal as he approached the intersection.
The front of the Ford F-150 struck the driver’s side of Briddell’s Chevrolet Cavalier. The impact left the teenager with life-threatening injuries. Emergency responders transported him to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Despite receiving medical attention, Briddell did not survive. He died from his injuries on Thursday, October 29, one day after the collision.
The pickup truck driver also suffered injuries and was taken to a hospital. His injuries were not considered life-threatening, according to state police.
Briddell’s death has brought a tragic end to the life of a young man who was only 19. He was from Ellendale, and his sudden passing leaves family members and others close to him facing a painful loss. Details about his personal life and funeral arrangements have not been released in the police announcement.
The Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit is continuing to investigate the crash. Investigators are asking anyone who witnessed the collision or has video footage connected to the incident to contact Master Corporal K. Argo at 302-703-3264.
Information can also be submitted through a private message to Delaware State Police on Facebook or by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 800-847-3333.
For Briddell’s family, the loss came after a sudden collision that changed their lives in a matter of seconds. He was just 19 when he suffered the injuries that ultimately claimed his life.
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