Makayla Belton, an 18-year-old resident of Willow Grove, died in a two-vehicle crash on October 6 in Seaford, Delaware State Police announced yesterday.

22-year-old Eric Staley from Fayetteville, North Carolina also died in the accident, police said.

According to officials, at approximately 1:34am on Sunday, a 2016 Nissan Rogue was traveling southbound on Sussex Highway in the left lane, south of Cannon Road. At the same time, a 2005 Honda Pilot was traveling northbound, also in the left southbound lane on Sussex Highway, into the Rogue’s path of travel.

Police said the front of the Rogue struck the front of the Pilot in the left southbound lane of Sussex Highway.

Staley, the front passenger, and Belton, the rear right passenger, were pronounced dead at the scene. Both were students at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore.

The driver of the Pilot, a 24-year-old man from Georgetown, Delaware, was taken to an area hospital for serious injuries. The Pilot’s passenger, a 40-year-old man from Georgetown, Delaware, was taken to an area hospital for critical injuries. They were students at the school as well, officials said.

Impairment was suspected to be a factor, police said.

Students, faculty and staff came together for a vigil Monday to remember Staley and Belton, the Salisbury Daily Times reported.

The Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate the incident. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this crash to contact Master Corporal K. Argo by calling 302-703-3264. Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.

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