Lewes, DE (June 17, 2022) –Police in Lewes reacted to a serious multi-vehicle incident on Friday, June 17th.
At 9:40 p.m., an accident occurred on Route 24 at Plantations Road. According to a report from the site, the crash included two vehicles, both of which incurred severe damage. When paramedics got on the scene, they treated the people for injuries, though the extent of those injuries was not made public. Furthermore, no information about the reason for the collision is available.
Two lanes of traffic were fully shut down, and other drivers were advised to avoid the area or, if possible, take another route. The identities of the victims have not been released. It’s unknown if charges will be filed at this time, but the collision is still being investigated, according to police. As of late Friday evening, no new information was available.
We’d like to send our thoughts and best wishes to the victims of the Lewes car accident. We wish all of those who were injured a speedy and complete recovery.
Delaware Multiple-Driver Crashes & Injuries
The multi-lane motorways and main thoroughfares that run across Delaware might be dangerous for drivers. According to a report issued by the Delaware Department of Transportation in 2020, the state had around 30,000 traffic accidents. Many of these collisions resulted in injuries, and victims may even die as a consequence of their injuries.
In reality, well over 7,050 motorists were hurt in the same year, with a large number of them suffering serious injuries such as TBIs, whiplash, spinal cord injury, and more. The majority of Delaware car accidents are caused by one or more irresponsible drivers. While each collision has its own unique cause and must be properly investigated, there are certain common reasons. Speeding, reckless driving, driving while inebriated, and inattentive driving are all examples of these wrecks.
Motorists who willfully break traffic laws are also more likely to cause a serious collision in which innocent persons are injured. You’re undoubtedly irritated and bewildered if you or a loved one has been in a vehicle accident. It’s understandable to feel a lot of stress at this time as you try to move on to the next chapter of your life. Following a major injury incurred in a preventable auto accident, you may find that your activities are limited and that you are unable to do things that you were able to do before the event.
For these and other reasons, it’s vital to contact a skilled and compassionate attorney who can evaluate your case and help you get the compensation you deserve. At Murphy & Landon, we understand how you feel following a vehicle accident. Our Delaware car accident lawyers have decades of combined experience that they can put to work for you. We are not afraid to take on insurance companies and aggressive adjusters, and we will go to any length to win.
We’ll be fighting for you every step of the way. What’s more, our team will go through every aspect of your case with you during our meeting and collaborate with you to design a winning approach. As soon as you’re ready, please contact us through the link on our website or call (302) 472-8100 to schedule your free consultation with one of our Lewes car accident attorneys.
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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.