Dover, DE
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Nov 09, 2026
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A 71-year-old Frankford woman died at the scene of a head-on crash on Laurel Road near Millsboro, Delaware, on Monday, November 9, 2026. Three other people were taken to a hospital.
Delaware State Police said the collision happened around 7 a.m., just east of Lowes Crossing Road in Sussex County. Two vehicles were involved: a Chevrolet Equinox driven by the woman and a Volkswagen Passat driven by a 26-year-old Seaford man.
The Equinox was heading west toward a right-hand curve as the Passat approached from the opposite direction. According to police, the Equinox did not make the curve and entered the eastbound vehicle’s path, leading to the head-on collision. Investigators had not determined why the Equinox crossed into oncoming traffic.
A 12-year-old girl riding in the Equinox was hospitalized with serious injuries. The Passat driver suffered life-threatening injuries, while his passenger, a 28-year-old man, was taken to a hospital with serious injuries.
Police were withholding the drivers’ names pending notification of their families.
The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit was investigating the crash. Authorities asked anyone who saw the collision or has relevant video to contact Master Cpl. R. Albert at 302-703-3266. Information may also be provided to Delaware Crime Stoppers at 800-847-3333.
After a crash near Millsboro, Delaware, police reports, medical records and insurance correspondence can help document what happened and the resulting losses. A qualified attorney can explain applicable claim procedures and assess questions about responsibility using the available evidence.
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