According to a report from police, 89-year-old Celeste Speer was walking in the Walgreens parking lot. At the same time, an 82-year-old woman was operating a Hyundai Tucson in the same parking lot. The woman attempted to park the Tucson in a marked space. As she pulled into the parking spot, she collided with Speer, who was walking within the space. Speer was rushed to a local hospital, where she succumbed to her injuries. The driver of the Tucson was not hurt in the accident.
The parking lot was closed for over four hours while police investigated the collision. There is no word on whether any charges are expected to be filed.
No further information is available at this time.
We would like to offer our most sincere condolences to the family of Celeste Speer following this deadly pedestrian accident in Bethany.
Delaware Pedestrian Accidents 
Pedestrian accidents in Delaware do not happen as commonly as other types of collisions. However, this does not mean that they are less deadly or dangerous. In fact, quite the opposite is true. It is estimated that at least 80% of all Delaware pedestrian crashes will result in injuries or even death. Pedestrians have little or no ability to avoid the serious force of a collision, and the result is often catastrophic.
A substantial number of pedestrian crashes in Delaware occur because of driver negligence. In these instances, the pedestrian was merely an innocent victim who was in the wrong place at the wrong time. When this occurs, the driver can be issued a citation and may face both civil and criminal responsibility for their actions.
Here at Murphy & Landon, our skilled team of Delaware pedestrian accident attorneys can help during your time of need. We know that the crash caused you serious mental distress and physical pain if you were the victim. Our attorneys know what needs to be done to help you get the compensation that you deserve. For many years, we have assisted clients throughout Delaware when they have come up short in a personal injury case. Our team always fights to ensure that the client is always protected and that the insurance company acts in a fair and ethical manner.
Our team is here and ready to take your call at any time. Our consultations are always free for all potential and prospective clients. At the consultation, we will go over your legal rights in detail and discuss the facts of your case with you so that you can make the best decision moving forward. If we decide to take your case, there is no financial obligation to you until we obtain a recovery on your behalf. To schedule a time to speak with a pedestrian accident lawyer in Bethany, please reach out to us using the link on our website or give us a call at (302) 472-8100.
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.
