Lewes, DE (June 9, 2024) – The Delaware State Police responded to the scene of a car accident in Lewes on Thursday, June 6th. The crash took place in the northbound lanes of the Coastal Highway.
According to a report, a yellow Dodge Dakota and a black Nissan Rogue were both northbound on the Coastal Highway when the Dakota made an improper lane change, colliding with the Rogue. The Dakota driver, a 63-year-old man from Lewes, was not hurt in the crash. The driver of this Nissan, a 27-year-old Lewes woman, was taken to a hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. A 4-year-old child in her car was not injured. No one involved in the crash has been identified. Following an investigation, police issued the Dakota driver a ticket for making an improper lane change. No further details regarding the crash are available at this time.
We would like to extend our thoughts and best wishes to the injured victim following this car accident in Lewes. We hope for a full recovery.
Delaware Car Accidents 
The number of registered motor vehicles in Delaware is about just over 1 million in 2023, which is a record. In the same year, the state had more than 28,000 reported car accidents. As a result of these accidents, more than 5,000 injuries were reported. Sadly, approximately 150 people also lost their lives. Car accidents in Delaware happen for a variety of reasons. Many of them, however, are attributable to negligent driving. The cause of each car accident will be closely investigated by officers to determine how it took place.
If you were injured in a Delaware car accident, you could be entitled to receive compensation. The amount of compensation is based on many factors, including the severity of your injuries and the circumstances surrounding your accident. However, to ensure your legal rights are fully protected you should speak with a skilled Delaware car accident attorney as soon as possible. Waiting can jeopardize your legal rights as well as your recovery.
At Murphy & Landon, our team of lawyers can help during your time of greatest need. We know and understand the difficulties that you are facing during this time. While a car accident is certainly an unexpected hardship, we want to make sure that your future is protected. With unanticipated medical bills, along with pain and suffering, a car accident can impact every area of your life. You must receive the proper value for your case along with the compensation that you deserve. This ensures that your future is secure following a sudden injury crash.
Our team stands ready to take your call at any time. We always provide free consultations and case evaluations for all potential and prospective clients. When you work with us, you are getting a team of dedicated and experienced attorneys who will do what is necessary to obtain the compensation that you deserve. To schedule your appointment with a car accident lawyer in Lewes, please reach out to us at the link on our website or give us a call at (302) 472-8100.
