Dover, DE (December 22, 2022) – The Delaware State Police responded to a deadly car accident on Wednesday afternoon, December 22nd. The crash happened just before 1:00 p.m. on Bayside Drive, just south of Pickering Beach Road.
According to a report from authorities, a 2003 green Subaru Legacy was traveling southbound on Bayside Drive. As the vehicle traveled around a curve, the driver failed to negotiate the roadway and veered off to the right. The driver then overcorrected and caused the car to cross over the center line and across the other side of the road. The Subaru then rolled over and came to rest.
The driver of the car, an 18-year-old woman from Woodside, was taken to a hospital for treatment of serious injuries. Her 20-year-old male passenger suffered critical injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. There were no other vehicles or individuals involved in the accident. The man was not identified.
The accident remains under investigation by the DSP. There is no word on whether any charges will be filed. No further details are available.
We would like to extend our condolences to the victim’s family in the aftermath of this deadly car accident in Dover.
Fatal Car Accidents in Delaware 
In 2020, there were nearly 25,000 reported car accidents in Delaware. As a result of these crashes, a total of 7,254 people suffered injuries. Many of the injuries that were sustained were serious in nature. A Delaware car accident takes place very suddenly and unexpectedly. In many cases, victims have little time to react and are unable to avoid the crash or mitigate its effects. Injury accidents most often occur because of the negligence of at least one driver. Some common causes of injury accidents include reckless driving, speeding, failing to yield, distraction and impairment.
A Delaware car accident can leave victims in a very vulnerable position, both physically and financially. The crash can cause serious and painful injuries that can result in long-term complications which interfere with the quality of life. Additionally, the accident can also result in victims having extensive medical costs that can affect them financially. While these are negative outcomes, there are steps that can be taken to help secure your future.
Under Delaware law, victims may be able to recover compensation if the other driver was at least partially at fault for the collision. It is important to have the services of a skilled and experienced attorney who can help during this time. Your attorney can ensure that all of the proper legal steps are followed and can assist you with getting the compensation that you need and deserve. At Murphy & Landon, our team works together to ensure that each client’s rights are fully and completely protected. We will take every possible path to obtain the maximum compensation under the specific facts of your case.
Our team stands ready to assist you at any time. We provide free consultations and case evaluations for all potential and prospective clients. During the consultation, we will go over the details of your case and will discuss how best to pursue your claims against the negligent driver. To schedule your free appointment with a car accident attorney in Dover, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at the link on our website or give us a call at (302) 472-8100.
Note: Our law firm utilizes secondary sources to create this post. The facts surrounding this specific accident have not been independently verified. Contact Murphy & Landon if you locate any inaccurate information. We will update the post right away to reflect the most accurate information available.
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.
