Newark, DE (April 13, 2024) – The Delaware State Police responded to the scene of a fatal two-car collision on Wednesday night, April 10th. The crash occurred just after 10:00 p.m. on Route 72, south of Route 40.
According to a report, 57-year-old Ralene Commodore and her passenger, 38-year-old Roger Stanford were driving a car northbound on Route 72 when Commodore tried to make a left turn onto Mabel Lane. As she turned, Commodore collided head-on with a southbound vehicle driven by a 38-year-old man from Middletown. The two cars both suffered major damage in the accident. Both Commodore and Stanford died as a result of the crash. The 38-year-old driver of the second vehicle was taken to Christiana Hospital for treatment of serious injuries. The incident remains under investigation at this time. There is no additional information available.
We want to offer our thoughts and condolences to all who were affected by this fatal car accident in Newark.
Fatal Car Accidents in Delaware 
Being involved in a Delaware car accident can be a very serious event for the victims. Those who have been injured may have questions regarding their legal rights. Serious and fatal car accidents occur across our state every day. Many of the victims of these collisions are innocent motorists who are simply in the wrong place at the wrong time when the accident happened. Although the crash may have many negative consequences, it does not have to define you forever.
Here at Murphy & Landon, we are here to help during your time of need. We understand what you are going through and some of the difficulties that you are facing. Our team can help you make it through and can advise you on the best move for your personal future.
Unfortunately, we cannot control the fact that a collision has taken place. We can, however, fight for you to receive the compensation that you need. It is important to ensure that you are represented by a skilled and experienced lawyer at this time. Your future could be in the balance and you should ensure that you do not settle the matter for an amount far less than what the case is worth. Unfortunately, many drivers make this mistake only to learn later that they signed away their right to file a claim.
Our team is here and ready to speak with you at any time. We are dedicated to ensuring that no innocent victim is left to bear the financial and physical burden of someone else’s carelessness. We provide a free consultation and case evaluation for all potential and prospective clients. At the consultation, we will go over your rights and explain how they apply to the current situation. Our firm is ready to take your call. To schedule a time to speak with a car accident attorney in Newark, please reach out to us using the link on our website or give us a call at (302) 872-4100.
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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