New Castle, DE (February 18, 2023) – Police in New Castle responded to a car accident that left one person dead, and several others hurt following a car accident on Friday night, February 17th. The crash happened around 10:00 p.m. in the 800 block of Moores Lane.
According to a report from the scene, a Honda was traveling northbound on Moores Lane when the driver crossed the yellow line into the southbound lane. The Honda collided head-on with a red Chevrolet Equinox driven by a 52-year-old woman. Following the accident, the driver of the Civic and two passengers were taken to a local hospital. The driver of the Equinox and her 29-year-old passenger were also transported. The 29-year-old female passenger sustained critical injuries and later passed away at a local hospital.
There is no word on the conditions of the other victims at this time. Police have not identified the deceased victim. It is not clear what caused the accident to occur at this time.
We would like to offer our most sincere condolences to those who were affected by this fatal car accident in New Castle.
Fatal Car Accidents in New Castle 
Delaware’s roadways are becoming more dangerous each year. In 2022, a record-tying 165 people lost their lives in car accidents in our state. In addition to these victims, thousands more people were injured. Many of the injuries sustained in Delaware car accidents will be serious and even fatal in nature. The cause of every accident must be closely investigated in order to determine the cause and who should be held responsible.
Most Delaware car accidents could have been avoided through the use of ordinary care and caution. Victims who are hurt or killed are frequently affected by the actions of negligent drivers. These drivers fail to follow traffic laws and, in the process, place themselves and others at risk of serious injuries. A sudden serious accident can leave you overwhelmed and struggling with where to turn next.
At Murphy & Landon, we will advise you on the proper steps to take during this difficult time. Our team of attorneys brings many years of experience to each client’s case. We use this experience to help our clients when they are going through a difficult time in their lives. It is our goal to hold negligent drivers fully accountable for their actions and to make sure that our clients receive the compensation that they need and deserve.
When you have been hurt in a crash, you need a serious attorney who will stand in your corner every step of the way. We provide a free consultation and case evaluation for all potential and prospective clients. When we meet with you, we will go over your case in detail and will help to come up with a strategy that will increase the chances of winning your case. To schedule your time to speak with a car accident lawyer in New Castle, please reach out to us at the link on our website or give us a call any time at (302) 472-8100.
Note: Our law firm utilizes secondary sources to create this post. The facts surrounding this specific accident have not been independently verified. Contact Murphy & Landon if you locate any inaccurate information. We will update the post right away to reflect the most accurate information available.
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