Newark, DE (July 30, 2026) – Six people were hurt, three of them critically, after a multi-vehicle collision with entrapment early Thursday morning, July 30, in Newark.
It happened around 12:29 a.m. at the intersection of Pulaski Highway and South College Avenue. New Castle County EMS units arrived and found several vehicles involved, with three people trapped inside.
Emergency units worked to free those who were trapped while providing care at the scene.
A 26-year-old man suffered internal injuries and trauma to his lower body and was taken to the hospital in critical condition. A man in his early 20s had a head injury and was also critical after being taken to the hospital. A 20-year-old woman with possible internal injuries was flown to the hospital and was listed as stable.
Three other people were also taken to the hospital, all reported as stable.
Police are investigating what led to the wreck.
We hope everyone affected has a full recovery.
Who Pays Medical Bills After a Car Accident in Newark, DE?
In Delaware, a driver’s own Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage typically pays medical bills first, regardless of who caused the accident. State law requires drivers to carry at least $15,000 in PIP coverage per person, which can cover emergency treatment, hospital stays, and follow-up care up to that limit before any other insurance gets involved.
Once PIP benefits are used up, medical costs usually shift to the injured person’s health insurance, which may step in to cover additional treatment. However, health insurers frequently place a lien on any future settlement, which means they can seek repayment from money later recovered from the at-fault driver. This can reduce how much of a settlement actually reaches the injured person.
For costs beyond what PIP and health insurance cover, an injured person can pursue the at-fault driver’s liability insurance. Delaware’s modified comparative negligence rule allows recovery as long as the injured person is not more than 51 percent at fault, though the amount recovered can be reduced by their share of responsibility. Sorting out how much each insurer owes, and in what order, frequently becomes complicated when multiple bills, liens, and policies are involved.
Because medical bills can pile up quickly while insurance companies negotiate who pays what, an auto accident lawyer can help track down every applicable policy, address health insurance liens, and push back against insurers trying to minimize payouts. This coordination can make a real difference in how much money ultimately stays with the injured person rather than going toward repayment or fees.
Medical bills don’t wait for insurance companies to sort out who’s responsible, and that can put real financial pressure on someone trying to recover. At Murphy & Landon, we can help figure out which policies apply and how to address any liens along the way.
If you’re facing mounting medical bills after an accident, our team at Murphy & Landon can be reached at (302) 472-8100 to go over your options. We are glad to help make sense of where things stand for you.
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 information that is inaccurate or incorrect. We will update the post right away to reflect the most accurate information available.
Disclaimer: None of the information in this post is intended to be legal advice or medical advice. This is not a solicitation for business. If you have been injured in an accident, get medical attention as soon as possible. The photo used in this post was not taken at this accident scene.
