Baby Dies After Driver Fleeing Police Crashes in Wilmington, Delaware

Baby Dies After Driver Fleeing Police Crashes in Wilmington, Delaware

WILMINGTON, Del. — A tragic crash in Wilmington early Tuesday morning claimed the life of a 4-month-old boy after a driver allegedly fled from police during a traffic stop on Interstate 95.

The incident began around 1:15 a.m. when officers attempted to pull over a vehicle on I-95. Instead of stopping, the driver reportedly accelerated, exiting the highway at Marsh Road. Moments later, the vehicle lost control and crashed at the intersection of Marsh Road and Edgemoor Road.

Police said four people were inside the vehicle at the time of the crash. The driver, who was already wanted for multiple offenses, sustained critical injuries and was transported to the hospital. A 32-year-old woman and a 10-year-old girl were also injured but remain in stable condition.

Tragically, the youngest passenger, identified as Maurice Brown, Jr., was not restrained at the time of the crash. He was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he later died from his injuries.

Authorities say criminal charges are pending against the driver, whose reckless attempt to flee police directly led to the fatal accident. Investigators are also reviewing the circumstances surrounding the pursuit and the crash.

The heartbreaking death of baby Maurice highlights the dangers of fleeing law enforcement and the critical importance of properly restraining children in vehicles. As the community mourns this loss, police continue to gather evidence to determine the full extent of charges the driver will face.

The crash remains under active investigation.