Update On Fatal Crash Near Georgetown

Sussex County- This crash involved two vehicles. The first vehicle was a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado which was operated by Henry J. Huff, 43, of Milton. The second vehicle was a 1993 GMC pick-up truck which was operated by James K. Harrington, 54, of Georgetown.

The Silverado was southbound on Sand Hill Road just south of Huff Rd at a very slow rate of speed, getting ready to turn right into a private drive. The GMC was also southbound on Sand Hill Rd at a high rate of speed approaching the slow moving Chevrolet.

The GMC rear ended the Silverado forcing both vehicles to slide sideways off the east edge of roadway where they both overturned.

Henry J. Huff, who was not wearing his seatbelt, was killed when his vehicle overturned. His son, Joshua Huff,18, of Milton, who was a passenger in the truck, and was also not wearing his seatbelt, was not injured.

James K. Harrington, who was not wearing his seatbelt, sustained non life threatening injuries and was flown to PRMC in Salisbury where he was admitted. A passenger in Harrington’s vehicle, Daniel D. Gambrell, 42, of Millsboro, who was not wearing his seatbelt, sustained serious internal injuries and was admitted to Beebe Hospital in Lewes.

The roadway was closed for 3 hours. No charges have been filed and this crash remains under investigation.