One killed, three seriously injured in Millsboro crash

MILLSBORO, Del. – The Delaware State Police are investigating a crash that killed an elderly woman and seriously injured three others on Monday morning.

On Nov. 9, around 7:00 a.m., troopers say a Chevrolet Equinox was traveling westbound on Laurel Road, just east of Lowes Crossing Road, approaching a right curve. At the same time, a Volkswagen Passat was traveling eastbound in the same area. For reasons currently under investigation, the Equinox failed to negotiate the curve and traveled directly into the Passat’s path, resulting in a crash.

The driver of the Equinox, a 71-year-old female from Frankford, died at the scene.

The driver of the Passat, a 26-year-old male from Seaford, was transported to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Additionally, a 12-year-old female passenger of the Equinox and a 28-year-old male passenger of the Passat were transported to an area hospital with serious injuries.

Troopers ask anyone who witnessed the crash or has relevant video to contact Master Corporal R. Albert at (302) 703-3266.  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.