Lewes, DE (December 11, 2022) – Troopers with the Delaware State Police responded to the scene of a serious car accident on Saturday, December 10th. The accident happened around 3:40 p.m. on Minos Conway Road in Lewes.
According to police, a Subaru Outback was traveling eastbound when the driver failed to navigate a curve. The Subaru crossed the dividing line and collided head-on with a Lexus RX SUV that was traveling westbound. Three people were in the Subaru, the 75-year-old male driver, a 104-year-old front-seat passenger and a 73-year-old female passenger in the rear seat. All three were transported to a hospital for serious injuries. The 73-year-old passenger later succumbed to her injuries. The 69-year-old male driver of the Lexus and his 68-year-old female passenger were also treated at a hospital for serious injuries. No one involved was identified.
The road was closed for several hours while officials investigated the accident. Motorists were advised to avoid the area. There is no further information available at this time.
We would like to offer our thoughts and condolences to those affected by this fatal car accident in Lewes.
Fatal Car Accidents in Delaware 
According to statistics, there were nearly 30,000 car accidents in Delaware in 2020. From this number, almost 8,000 people suffered injuries. Tragically, 117 people lost their lives in these crashes. In many cases, fatal accidents are caused by the actions of negligent motorists. This includes impaired and reckless drivers. In the case of impaired driving, many innocent lives are claimed by the actions of careless motorists.
After a fatal car accident, you are no doubt feeling an overwhelming sense of grief and sadness. The sudden loss of a loved one is one of the most difficult things for any family to endure. This is especially true when your family member has been killed due to the actions of another motorist. Under Delaware law, you may have valuable and important legal rights. During this time, you should consult with a skilled attorney in order to understand your rights and to determine whether you are entitled to compensation.
Here at Murphy & Landon, we treat each client’s case as if it were our own. Our compassionate and caring attorneys will fight for you every step of the way. When your loved one has been impacted by the actions of a car accident, we are here for you. Our car accident attorneys in Lewes bring decades of experience to your case. Rest assured, our team will work for you at all times and we will help to ensure that you receive the maximum compensation that you deserve.
We are standing by to take your call at any time. Our firm always offers a free consultation and case evaluation for all potential clients. When we meet with you, we will go over each aspect of your case and will advise you on the best possible path moving forward. To schedule a time to speak with a car accident lawyer in Lewes, please contact us on our website or give us a call at (302) 472-8100.
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