One Killed, One Seriously Injured in Laurel Crash

LAUREL, Del. – The Delaware State Police are investigating a two-vehicle crash that killed one and left another seriously injured.

Around 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 27, police say a Nissan Frontier was traveling on Salt Barn Road, approaching the stop sign at Old Stage Road. At the same time, a Kia Sportage was traveling southbound on Old Stage Road, approaching Salt Barn Road. A preliminary investigation revealed that the Nissan failed to stop at the stop sign and struck the driver’s side front of the Kia.

The driver of the Kia, a 54-year-old woman from Delmar, Delaware, was pronounced dead at the scene. Her name is being withheld until her family is notified.

The driver of the Nissan, a 63-year-old man from Laurel, was taken to an area hospital with serious injuries.

The roadway was closed(Opens in a new window.) for approximately 4 hours while the scene was investigated and cleared.

Troopers ask anyone who witnessed the collision, or has related video, to contact Sergeant A. Mitchell by calling (302) 703-3269. Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police(Opens in a new window.) or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers(Opens in a new window.) at (800) 847-3333.