The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating a crash that claimed the life of Shane C. Zinser, 19, of Rehoboth Beach. 

Sgt. Walter Newton, state police spokesman, said Zinser was driving a 1998 Lincoln Continental eastbound on Route 9 at about 8 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 12, when for an unknown reason he crossed into the oncoming lane, exited the north edge of the roadway and struck a fence.

A section of the fence broke through the windshield and struck Zinser in the head.  The car then swerved back onto Route 9 and continued south of the roadway before stopping. 

Newton said Zinser, who was not wearing a seat belt, was pronounced dead at the scene.  His brother Evan, also 19, was transported to Beebe Medical Center, where he was listed in serious condition.