Delmar, DE (July 31, 2023) – The Delaware State Police were called to the scene of a fatal collision in Delmar on Monday, July 31st. The crash happened around 6:15 a.m. on Sussex Highway near West Snake Road.
According to a DSP report, a 1998 Chevy Monte Carlo was southbound and a black 2012 Toyota Camry were traveling northbound on Sussex Highway. At the same time, a black 2006 Chevrolet Impala was traveling behind the Camry. For reasons unknown, the Monte Carlo moved left and traveled into the grass median. The vehicle crossed the road and went into the northbound lanes where it struck the front of the Camry. Both the Camry and the Monte Carlo rotated following the crash and struck the front of the Impala.
The Monte Carlo driver, a 19-year-old Seaford man, suffered critical injuries and was rushed to the hospital by ambulance. The Camry driver, a 51-year-old Delmar woman, was also rushed to the hospital where she succumbed to her injuries. The 64-year-old Impala driver, from Salisbury, Maryland, was transported to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Police shut down the road for about four hours while they investigated the crash. There is no word on what caused the accident at this time and the victims have not been identified.
Anyone with information on the accident is asked to contact the Delaware State Police. There are no additional details available at this time.
We would like to offer our thoughts and condolences to those who were affected by this tragic car accident in Delmar.
Injury Accidents in Delaware 
Serious and fatal car accidents take place on a daily basis in Delaware. Sadly, more than 150 people were tragically killed in Delaware car accidents last year. These crashes occur for many reasons but victims are often innocent motorists who were simply in the wrong place at the wrong time. When you have lost a family member in a Delaware car accident, you should know your legal rights.
Delaware law provides loved ones with a legal remedy in certain cases. Our state’s wrongful death law allows family members to file a claim against a negligent driver who caused a crash. The available remedies include loss of companionship, funeral and medical bills, lost wages and earning capacity, and potentially more. A Delaware wrongful death claim is complicated and should only be filed by an experienced attorney. At Murphy & Landon, we are here to help during your time of greatest need.
We are standing by to take your call at any time. Our firm always offers a free consultation and case evaluation for all potential clients. If we take your case, we will handle it on a contingency fee basis, which means that there is no financial obligation until we obtain a recovery on your behalf. When we meet with you, we will go over every aspect of your case and help to come up with a strategy to ensure your legal success. To schedule a time to speak with a car accident lawyer in Delmar, please contact us on our website or give us a call at (302) 472-8100.
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