Greenwood, DE (March 20, 2023) – An Ellendale woman was hurt in a two-car accident that occurred on Friday, March 17th. The accident took place around 5:00 p.m. at the intersection of Shawnee Road and Staytonville Road.
According to a police report, a 56-year-old Dover man was driving a Chevrolet S10 when he came to a stop sign at the intersection of Shawnee and Staytonville. At the same time, a 44-year-old Ellendale woman was operating Chevrolet Trailblazer westbound on Shawnee. Officials say that the man ran the stop sign and collided with the woman’s Trailblazer. The woman was hurt as a result of the collision. She was taken to a hospital to be treated for non-life-threatening injuries. The woman’s identity has been released at this time. There were no additional injuries reported. The road was partially blocked after the crash. Drivers were advised to avoid the scene or to find an alternate route of travel if possible.
Police have not said whether the man will be charged in connection with the crash. There is no further information available at this time.
We would like to offer our thoughts and best wishes to the injured victim following this Greenwood car accident. We hope for a complete and speedy recovery.
Greenwood Car Accident 
A car accident in Delaware can result in serious and life-altering injuries. The crash can impact nearly every area of a victim’s life, including causing severe pain and limiting physical activity. The accident can also result in financial hardships and emotional trauma. Victims of a Delaware car accident can suffer long after the initial collision. Even once your injuries are healed, you may be apprehensive and have new fears about driving. What once seemed so routine can now be a difficult or demanding task.
According to the Delaware Department of Transportation, nearly 8,000 motorists are injured in Delaware car accidents each year. A substantial number of these accident victims will be hurt in crashes that were not their fault. In this case, it is important to fully understand your legal rights. Delaware law provides victims with potential remedies to seek compensation for their injuries. In order to take advantage of your rights, you should speak with a car accident attorney as soon as possible.
At Murphy & Landon, our team of Greenwood car accident lawyers can help during your time of greatest need. Our team of skilled and trained legal professionals will fight to obtain the compensation that you need and deserve. Our firm strongly believes that all negligent drivers should be held fully accountable for their actions.
We are standing by to take your call at any time. We offer a free consultation and case evaluation for all potential and prospective clients. If we handle your case, we will do so on a contingency fee basis, meaning that there is no financial obligation until we obtain a recovery on your behalf. To schedule your appointment with a Greenwood car accident attorney, please reach out to us at the link on our website or give us a call at (302) 472-8100.
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