A 4‑month‑old boy died when his father’s high‑speed chase on I‑95 turned into a fatal crash.
Incident Overview
On September 16, 2025, around 1:15 a.m., police in Wilmington, Delaware, were conducting a vehicle stop on I‑95 when Maurice Brown Sr., 33, fled the scene at a high speed. The driver was wanted for various offenses at the time of the stop.
Chase and Crash
Brown Sr. exited onto Marsh Road, then continued onto Marsh and Edgemoor roads before losing control of the vehicle. The crash occurred after the driver had taken the Marsh Road exit.
Victims and Hospital Outcomes
Inside the vehicle were three other passengers: his 4‑month‑old son Maurice Brown Jr., a 10‑year‑old girl, and a 32‑year‑old woman. Brown Jr. was not restrained during the chase and crash. He was transported to a hospital where he died from his injuries. Brown Sr. was placed in critical condition, while the 10‑year‑old girl and the 32‑year‑old woman were reported stable.
Witness Account
John Townsend, who was working in his garage at the time, heard the crash and noted that his garage doors were down. He said, “When it hit, I had the garage doors down. It hit so hard I didn’t know if someone had crashed out front or over here on the side on the corner, or what had happened.” His surveillance camera captured the incident.
Arrest and Charges
Brown was arraigned on December 11, 2025, and remains committed to the James T. Vaughn Correctional Center. He faces charges of second‑degree murder, first‑degree assault, first‑degree reckless endangerment, and disregarding a police officer’s signal.
Key Takeaways
- Maurice Brown Sr. is charged with murder after a high‑speed I‑95 chase ends in a crash that kills his 4‑month‑old son.
- The driver was also charged with assault and reckless endangerment.
- Brown remains in custody at the James T. Vaughn Correctional Center with $500,000 cash bail.
The incident underscores the deadly consequences of fleeing law‑enforcement vehicles and highlights the importance of child restraints in vehicles.
