Fatal crash in Lewes under investigation

LEWES, Del. – Delaware State Police are investigating a September crash that has claimed the life of one.

Police say the incident happened shortly before 8 p.m. on September 25th. A Dodge Caravan was traveling eastbound on Lewes-Georgetown Highway (Route 9), approaching the intersection of Nassau Commons Boulevard, when it hit the rear of a Toyota Tundra that was stopped and trying to make a left turn onto Nassau Commons Boulevards.

The driver of the Dodge, identified as 78-year-old Virginia Moore from Lewes, was taken to Beebe Medical Center. She died as a result of her injuries on October 7th.

The driver of the Toyota, a 53-year-old Lewes man, was taken to Beebe Medical Center for treatment of minor injuries.

The crash continues to remain under investigation.