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New Castle, DE (May 27, 2024) – Officials in New Castle responded to the scene of an injury crash on Sunday, May 26. The accident happened in the 2900 block of Route 9.
According to authorities, a car and a scooter collided with one another. There is no word on the cause of the collision at this time. Paramedics were summoned to the crash site and found the scooter driver suffering from serious injuries. The victim was treated at the scene and was then rushed to Christiana Hospital for further treatment. Their condition has not been released. There were no other injuries reported as a result of the accident. Neither the scooter driver nor the occupants of the car have been identified. An investigation remains ongoing at this time, and there is no word on whether any charges are expected to be filed.
We would like to offer our thoughts and best wishes to those who were hurt in this crash. We hope for a full recovery.
Injury Accidents in Delaware ![New Castle, DE - Scooter Driver Injured in Crash on Rte. 9](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
The Delaware Department of Transportation maintains statistics on the number of car accidents that occur in Delaware each year. The Department also keeps a tally of the number of crash victims who are injured or killed on our state’s roadways on an annual basis. According to those statistics, approximately 24,000 car accidents take place annually, and about 7,000 people are injured. Sadly, just over 100 people will also lose their lives in Delaware traffic accidents each year.
Accidents involving motorcycles, mopeds, dirt bikes, and scooters are not as common as other types of crashes, especially those that involve cars or other passenger vehicles. However, when a crash involving these types of vehicles occurs, there is a far greater chance that it will result in injuries. In fact, nearly 90% of these collisions will end with some type of injury for the victims. These accidents must be closely investigated, as they are often caused by the negligence of the other vehicle that was part of the crash.
Here at Murphy & Landon, our New Castle car accident lawyers can assist if you or a family member have suffered injuries in a traffic accident. Our firm handles numerous personal injury cases each year, and many of these cases involve serious or catastrophic injuries. We can help, no matter how complex your situation may be. We have decades of combined legal experience and have recovered millions of dollars in compensation for innocent victims and their families. You may have limited time to act, so it is important to contact us as soon as possible.
Our team is ready to assist you at any time. When you are facing an uncertain future, we can help provide you with some answers and comfort as you move forward in the aftermath of a sudden and tragic accident. Our firm offers free consultations to all potential clients. To speak with a car crash attorney in New Castle, please contact us by using the link on our website or by calling at (302) 472-8100.