According to police, two vehicles were involved in the crash. At least one person was trapped inside their vehicle following the collision. New Castle County Paramedics and fire crews responded and provided treatment to the injured victims. A 59-year-old woman and a 63-year-old man were both taken to Christiana Hospital in serious condition. A 64-year-old man was also transported and was listed in serious but stable condition, while a fourth patient was transported with undisclosed injuries but was also listed in stable condition. It is believed that three of the four victims suffered internal injuries due to the crash.
The cause of the accident was not immediately released, and the identities of the victims are not known at this time. Police continue to investigate the accident. There is no word on whether any charges will be filed in connection with the crash.
No further details are available.
We would like to offer our thoughts and best wishes to all who were affected by this car accident in Townsend. We hope for a full recovery.
Injury Accidents in Delaware
A Delaware car accident can result in life-changing effects for victims and family members. While not all car accidents will result in injuries, many of them do, and some of those injuries will be serious in nature. Most Delaware car accidents are avoidable through the use of ordinary care and caution. Unfortunately, negligent driving continues to be prevalent in our state and is the main reason for most of the serious crashes that we see on our local roadways.
Following a Delaware car accident, it is important to be aware of your legal rights. Delaware law provides accident victims with the right to receive compensation when they were hurt in a crash caused by another driver. In order to determine whether you are entitled to compensation, you should speak with a qualified attorney as soon as possible. Waiting to exercise your legal rights should not be an option if you were injured due to someone else’s negligence.
Here at Murphy & Landon, we have a dedicated team of legal professionals ready to serve you. Our firm has decades of combined experience handling the most difficult and complex injury cases. We know what needs to be done to help you get the compensation that you deserve. Our firm strongly believes that every negligent driver should be held accountable for their actions.
We are standing by to speak with you at any time. Our consultations are always free for all potential and prospective clients. When we meet with you, we will go over all aspects of your case and help to come up with a winning legal strategy. To speak with a car accident attorney in Townsend, 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.