Anthony Hunt, 26, Killed in Wil King Road Late-Night Crash

The community of Lewes is mourning the sudden loss of 26-year-old Anthony Hunt, who died early Sunday morning in a tragic single-vehicle crash along Wil King Road.

The incident occurred shortly after midnight on April 26, 2026, on a quiet stretch of roadway just south of Kendale Road. What should have been an uneventful night quickly turned devastating in a matter of moments.

According to the Delaware State Police, Anthony was driving a Dodge Ram southbound when, for reasons still under investigation, the vehicle left the roadway. The truck entered a ditch, overturned violently, and rolled onto its roof before striking a tree. The impact caused severe damage to the vehicle.

Authorities reported that Anthony was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash and was ejected during the rollover, which significantly increased the severity of his injuries.

Emergency responders arrived at the scene and transported him to a nearby hospital, where medical staff attempted lifesaving efforts. Despite those efforts, he was later pronounced dead.

Crash reconstruction specialists with Delaware State Police are continuing to investigate what caused the vehicle to leave the roadway. At this stage, the exact circumstances remain unclear, and officials are reviewing all possible contributing factors.

For those who knew Anthony Hunt, the loss has been deeply painful. At just 26 years old, he was still in the process of building his future, with plans and goals that now remain unfinished. His absence is being felt strongly by family, friends, and others in his community.

Loved ones are choosing to remember him for who he was in life rather than the circumstances of his death. As they grieve, they are also holding onto memories and moments shared with him, honoring his life as they try to make sense of a sudden and devastating loss.