New Castle, DE (November 8, 2022) – A pedestrian has died after she was injured in a crash that took place in New Castle last week. The incident occurred on Wednesday, November 2nd on New Castle Avenue near Rodney Drive.
According to the Delaware State Police, 74-year-old Mireille Mathis of Greenville, South Carolina was walking westbound on New Castle Avenue when she was struck by a Jeep that was traveling northbound. Mathis was taken to a hospital after the crash. She succumbed to her injuries on Monday, November 7th. No other injuries were reported as a result of the accident. The driver of the vehicle has not been identified at this time. There is no word on whether police intend to file charges in connection with the crash.
An investigation remains ongoing at this time. There is no additional information available.
Our most sincere condolences go out to the family of Mireille Mathis following this deadly pedestrian accident in New Castle.
Delaware Pedestrian Accidents 
Delaware has one of the highest per capita national rates of fatal pedestrian accidents. Since 2016, more than 150 pedestrians have lost their lives in crashes that took place across our state. Pedestrian collisions can take place in a variety of different ways, including driver negligence. Each pedestrian accident must be carefully investigated by authorities in order to determine the cause and how the accident took place. In cases of driver error, victims and their family members may have important and valuable legal rights.
If you or a family member have suffered the effects of a Delaware pedestrian crash, you should speak with an attorney as soon as possible. A pedestrian accident in Delaware can have far-reaching effects that can impact every area of your family. In the worst cases, you may have experienced the sudden and tragic loss of a loved one in a collision. In order to properly evaluate your claim, it is important to have a full understanding of your legal rights and options.
Here at Murphy & Landon, our skilled and experienced Newark pedestrian accident attorneys are here to help during your time of need. We focus our practice on assisting injured victims so we know what to do in your specific situation. During this time, your focus should be on healing and moving forward. We will make sure that you are legally protected and that your receive the compensation that you need and deserve.
Our firm is standing by to provide assistance to you at any time. We always offer a free consultation and case evaluation for all potential and prospective clients. During the consultation, we will inform you of your rights so that you can make an educated decision regarding your future. If we decide to take your case, we will do so on a contingency fee basis so that there is no obligation to you until we obtain a recovery on your behalf. To speak with a New Castle pedestrian accident lawyer, please contact us at the link on our website or give us a call at (302) 472-8100.
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