Woman injured after two vehicle crash in Del.; investigation ongoing

BRIDGEVILLE, Del.  – An elderly woman is in critical condition after troopers say a crash involving a six-wheel truck happened in Bridgeville on Tuesday.

According to Delaware State Police, just after 1:20 PM, the crash happened when a 2011 Ford Fusion was stopped northbound on Cedar Corners Road attempting to cross over Redden Road. Troopers say a 2015 Kenworth T270 six-wheel truck was traveling westbound on Redden Road approaching the intersection of Cedar Corners Road. DSP reports that for unknown reasons, the driver of the Fusion did not remain stopped and pulled directly in front of the truck.

Law enforcement says the driver of the truck tried to avoid the vehicle by swerving to the right, and the front bumper of the truck hit the side of the Fusion. According to the report, an 85-year-old Ellendale woman was taken to Nanticoke Memorial Hospital in Seaford and later transferred to Christiana Hospital in critical condition. Police say the driver of the fusion was wearing her seatbelt at the time of the incident.

Troopers say a 50-year-old Pennsylvania man was also properly restrained and he was not injured as a result of the crash.

The DSP Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this crash.

Authorities say no charges have been field at this time. Cedar Corners Road at Redden Road was closed for approximately 2 and a half hours while the crash was investigated and cleared.