Bear, DE (November 20, 2023) – Troopers with the Delaware State Police responded to the scene of a major car accident on Saturday afternoon, November 18th. The crash took place just after 4:00 p.m. in the westbound lanes of Pulaski Highway near the intersection with Bear Christiana Road.
According to authorities, a white 2017 Toyota RAV-4 and a black 2011 Nissan Altima were both traveling in the middle lane of the highway. At the same time, a red 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer was traveling in the inner left turn lane. As the Chevrolet approached the intersection, the driver failed to stop at a red light and turned left into the path of the Toyota. The two cars collided with each other, causing a chain reaction crash with the Nissan.
Paramedics and rescue officials responded to the scene. A 65-year-old woman from Bear who was a front-seat passenger in the Toyota was rushed to the hospital for treatment but later succumbed to her injuries. The Toyota driver, a 60-year-old Wilmington man, was admitted to the hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. The Chevrolet driver, a 61-year-old New Castle man, suffered serious injuries, while the driver and two occupants of the Nissan were not hurt.
No one involved in the crash has been identified at this time. Police closed the road for approximately 4 hours while they cleared the scene and investigated the accident. There is no further information available at this time.
We would like to offer our thoughts and most sincere condolences to those who were affected by this car accident in Bear.
Car Accidents in Delaware 
Being involved in a Delaware car accident can be a very serious event for the victims. Those who have been injured may have questions regarding their legal rights. Serious and fatal car accidents occur across our state every day. Many of the victims of these collisions are innocent motorists who are simply in the wrong place at the wrong time when the accident happened. Although the crash may have many negative consequences, it does not have to define you forever.
Here at Murphy & Landon, we are here to help during your time of need. We understand what you are going through and some of the difficulties that you are facing. Our team can help you make it through and can advise you on the best move for your personal future.
Unfortunately, we cannot control the fact that a collision has taken place. We can, however, fight for you to receive the compensation that you need. It is important to ensure that you are represented by a skilled and experienced lawyer at this time. Your future could be in the balance and you should ensure that you do not settle the matter for an amount far less than what the case is worth. Unfortunately, many drivers make this mistake only to learn later that they signed away their right to file a claim.
Our team is here and ready to speak with you at any time. We are dedicated to ensuring that no innocent victim is left to bear the financial and physical burden of someone else’s carelessness. We provide a free consultation and case evaluation for all potential and prospective clients. At the consultation, we will go over your rights and explain how they apply to the current situation. Our firm is ready to take your call. To schedule a time to speak with a car accident attorney in Bear, please reach out to us using the link on our website or give us a call at (302) 872-4100.
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