Dear UD Community,
It is with a heavy heart that we share this information with you. Earlier today, a University of Delaware student died in a traffic accident on Main Street near campus, and several other people, including other UD students, suffered injuries. There is no ongoing threat to the University community.
University of Delaware Police are continuing to work with the Newark Police Department, which is actively investigating the incident. As a result, information is limited and the Newark Police Department is not releasing the victims’ names at this time, pending family notification.
This is a terrible tragedy for everyone in our UD community. We speak for the entire University in offering our condolences to the families, friends and classmates of the victims, and keep the other members of our community in our thoughts who may have witnessed the crash and its aftermath. The safety of our entire community remains our top priority, and we will continue to work with our partners in city and state government to address safety concerns around and on the UD campus.
As we all begin to cope with this traumatic incident, we encourage you to support one another and reach out for additional help from the UD resources listed below as needed.
Sincerely,
Dennis Assanis, President
José-Luis Riera, Vice President for Student Life
Support and resources
- Center for Counseling and Student Development — In addition to normal business hours and routine services, counselors and Student Life staff are available in Warner Hall 101 on Wednesday, April 30, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for counseling services.
- TimelyCare — A virtual health and wellbeing platform available 24/7 for UD students
- Student Advocacy and Support — Available to assist students who need support navigating University resources or complex issues. Call 302-831-8939 or email [email protected] to schedule an appointment.
- ComPsych® GuidanceResources® — Mental health support for UD benefited employees. Access services through the link or call 877-527-4742 for support.
- Additional safety and wellness resources — Information about UD Police, Student Health Services and other services.
- Information about the UD Alert, the LiveSafe app and safety notification communication.
