Police say that Larry Mills tried to cross the highway in a southbound direction. As he crossed, he was hit by a car driven by a 39-year-old Newark woman. An ambulance arrived at the scene and treated Mills before taking him to a local hospital. Mills later died at the hospital. The Newark woman was not hurt in the accident. There were no other vehicles involved, and there are no reports of any other injuries.
The cause of the accident remains under investigation. No further information is available at this time.
We would like to offer our most sincere condolences to the family of Larry Mills following this fatal pedestrian accident in Wilmington.
Fatal Pedestrian Crash in Wilmington 
According to the Delaware Department of Transportation, a total of 134 people were killed in Delaware traffic accidents in 2021. 31 of these fatalities were pedestrians. While pedestrian crashes make up only a small fraction of all reported accidents in our state, they are far more likely to result in death or serious injuries. In fact, it is estimated that more than 80% of Delaware pedestrian crashes will end with injuries for the victim.
If you or your loved one have been affected by a Delaware pedestrian crash, you should speak to an attorney as soon as possible. A serious accident can affect you in every aspect. From physical pain to mental and emotional trauma, your life can suffer in many ways. However, there is help available. Delaware law provides crash victims or their families with the option of filing a lawsuit to seek compensation.
Personal injury cases are complicated, and you should not handle your case on your own. During this time, your focus should be on your healing and recovery. As you try to move forward following a crash, it is important to find an attorney that you can trust. At Murphy & Landon, our Wilmington pedestrian accident lawyers are here for you. We use our many decades of combined experience to seek the best results for our clients. When we take your case, we intend to stand up and fight for your legal rights. While we cannot change the fact that the crash happened, we can help you to offset some of the unexpected expenses that you are now facing.
Our team is standing by now to take your call. We provide a free consultation and case evaluation for all potential and prospective clients. When we meet with you, we will go over all of the aspects of your case. We will fight to make sure that our clients receive the compensation that they need and deserve. To schedule your free appointment with a pedestrian accident lawyer in Wilmington, please reach out to us at the link on our website or give us a call at (302) 472-8100.
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.
