Rehoboth Beach Man Dies from Injuries Sustained in September 2nd Crash

An 81-year-old Rehoboth Beach man has died from injuries sustained in a vehicle crash that happened on September 2nd.  Richard Bland died on September 19th. According to Delaware State Police, on September 2nd at about 5:42 p.m., a silver 2010 Honda Cruiser was traveling in the left northbound lane of Coastal Highway just north of Camelot Drive. A black 2018 Jeep Cherokee was stopped in traffic in the left lane directly in front of the Honda. For unknown reasons, the Honda failed to stop and hit the back of the Jeep. As a result of the impact, the driver of the Honda, identified as Richard Bland, was partially ejected and came to rest in the middle of the left lane. Bland was taken by ambulance to an area hospital, where he was admitted for critical injuries. The driver of the Jeep, a 55-year-old man from Randolph, New Jersey, was not injured. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed the incident 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.