New Castle, DE (April 28, 2022) – Police in New Castle responded to the scene of an injury crash on Wednesday, April 27th. The collision took place around 7:00 a.m. on New Castle Avenue at the intersection with Cherry Lane.
When police arrived at the scene, they discovered at least one person had suffered injuries in the accident. The nature and the extent of the injuries are not clear at this time. There is no word on what caused the crash to occur. Several lanes of the roadway were blocked while authorities investigated the scene. Motorists were asked to find alternate routes of travel and to avoid the area if possible. There is no word on whether any charges are expected to be filed at this time. The victims have not been identified.
The accident is still under investigation at this time. There is no further information available.
We wish to offer our thoughts and best wishes to the victims of this injury crash in New Castle. We hope for a complete and speedy recovery.
Injury Accidents in Delaware
The Delaware Department of Transportation maintains annual statistics on car accidents that take place across our state. In 2020, there were nearly 30,000 reported traffic crashes. From this number, a total of 7,254 people were injured and 117 were killed. While not all car accidents will result in injuries, a substantial number of them do and the injuries that do occur can be serious in nature. Some common injuries suffered in Delaware car accidents include broken bones, head and neck trauma, strains, sprains, soft tissue injuries, and more.
The cause of each crash must be closely investigated by authorities. In cases where one driver’s negligence has caused a collision to occur, police may issue charges against the negligent driver. Anyone who has been injured by the negligence of another motorist in Delaware also has the right to bring a claim against the person who caused their injuries. These lawsuits can result in victims obtaining valuable compensation for their injuries, including payment of their medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and possibly more.
New Castle Car Accident Attorneys
Here at Murphy & Landon, our car accident attorneys in New Castle can help when you or a loved one have been injured in a crash on Delaware’s roadways. Our team has decades of experience helping injured victims receive the compensation that they need and deserve to move forward with their lives following a serious crash. While a car accident in Delaware can be a daunting event, the crash does not have to haunt you forever. With a skilled attorney by your side, it is possible to have a secure future following a serious accident.
Our team is here and is standing by to take your call at any time. Before you speak with the insurance company, please reach out to us for your free consultation. To schedule a time to meet with one of our New Castle personal injury attorneys, please contact us at the link on our website or give us a call at (302) 472-8100.
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Disclaimer: None of the information in this post is intended to be legal advice or medical advice. This is not a solicitation for business. If you have been injured in an accident, get medical attention as soon as possible. The photo used in this post was not taken at this accident scene.