Selbyville, DE (August 19, 2022) – The Delaware State Police responded to the scene of a deadly car accident on Thursday, August 18th. The crash was first reported just after 8:00 a.m. on McCabe Road at the intersection with Dupont Boulevard.
According to police, a Honda Civic was traveling westbound on McCabe when the driver came to a stop sign at the intersection with Dupont. At the same time, a Toyota Rav-4 was traveling northbound on Dupont approaching the same intersection. The Civic driver slowed but failed to stop at the stop sign and entered the path of travel for the Toyota. The two cars collided at the intersection before coming to rest in the southbound lanes of the roadway. The Honda Civic driver, a 28-year-old Frankford man, died at the scene. The Rav4 driver, a 24-year-old New Jersey woman and her 16-year-old passenger were both injured. They were taken to a hospital for treatment.
No one involved has been identified at this time. Police are still investigating the accident. There is no further information available.
Our thoughts and condolences go out to all who were affected by this deadly car accident in Selbyville.
Fatal Car Accidents in Delaware 
Car accidents take place across Delaware multiple times each day. About 8,000 individuals are hurt each year when they are involved in accidents that occur across our state. A substantial number of car accidents happen on major highways such as I-495. Crashes are more likely to occur on highways because of the higher concentration of motorists and higher speed limits. Negligent drivers are very prevalent on highways and even a single mistake can lead to a chain of events that can alter the lives of many motorists.
If you or a loved one have sustained injuries in a Delaware car accident, you should be fully aware of your legal rights. Delaware law provides crash victims with remedies when they have been hurt in an accident that was not their fault. Crash victims can be entitled to receive compensation for their injuries and are entitled to be reimbursed for their medical bills. Depending on the severity of your injuries and medical treatment, the amount of your recovery could be substantial.
Here at Murphy & Landon, our firm stands ready to provide assistance to you at any time. Our skilled and experienced attorneys understand what needs to be done to protect your rights and we will fight tirelessly to ensure that your future is secure. We firmly believe that all negligent drivers should be held accountable for their careless actions. From our office in Wilmington, we handle injury accidents that occur across the state.
We are standing by to assist you. Our firm always offers a free consultation and case evaluation for all potential and prospective clients. Let us help you get through this difficult time in your life together. To schedule your free appointment with a car accident attorney in Selbyville, please reach out to us at the link on our website or give us a call at (302) 472-8100.
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