Bridgeville, DE (April 29, 2022) – An 80-year-old man was killed and one other was hurt in a crash that took place in Bridgeville on Wednesday, April 27th. The accident happened on Seashore Highway near Scotts Store Road.
According to a report, a tractor-trailer was traveling westbound while another vehicle was stopped at the intersection. The driver of the stopped vehicle proceeded into the intersection. The right front side of the truck collided with the left side of the car. The driver of the car, an 80-year-old man from Alexandria, Virginia, was taken to a hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries. His passenger, a 77-year-old Alexandria woman, was treated at a hospital for serious injuries. The driver of the truck was not hurt.
The crash caused the road to be closed for more than three hours while an investigation was conducted. Motorists were advised to avoid the area and to find alternate routes of travel if possible.
There is no further information available at this time.
Our thoughts and condolences go out to all of those affected by this fatal truck accident in Bridgeville.
Truck Accidents in Delaware 
According to the Delaware Department of Transportation, there were approximately 30,000 crashes reported across our state in 2020. A number of these accidents involved commercial vehicles. These crashes often resulted in death or serious injury for victims. A Delaware truck accident has the potential to result in very serious and life-changing outcomes and even death in the most severe cases. Commercial truck crashes occur with great force and the potential for injury is much greater than an accident involving a passenger vehicle or other similar vehicle.
There are many reasons that a commercial truck crash can occur. Although the trucking industry is heavily regulated with driver and mechanical safety standards, these standards are not always rigorously followed. Driver error plays a major role in many Bridgeville truck accidents. Drowsy driving, distracted driving, and impairment are frequent causes of truck accidents across our states. Truck drivers are often held to higher safety standards due to the inherently dangerous nature of operating a commercial vehicle. In other cases, a trucking accident may occur due to some sort of mechanical failures, such as improper equipment on the truck itself. The cause of each trucking crash must be carefully investigated, often by an expert, in order to determine why the accident took place.
Bridgeville Truck Accident Attorneys
Needless to say, responsibility for a trucking accident can be a complicated question with many possible answers. If you or a loved one have been affected by a truck accident in our state, our Bridgeville truck accident attorneys at Murphy & Landon are here to help. We have substantial experience handling serious commercial vehicle accidents and we know what needs to be done in order to help you get the compensation you need and deserve. We will fight to make sure you receive the compensation you deserve.
Our firm is here for you during your time of greatest need. We provide free consultations for all potential and prospective clients. To schedule your appointment, please visit us at the contact link on our website or give us a call at (302) 472-8100.
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