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  1. Local Accidents
    1 Dead After Morning Wreck on Millsboro Hwy in Gumboro, DE Gumboro, DE (August 19, 2026) – One person was killed in a collision at Millsboro Highway and East Line Road in Gumboro on Wednesday morning, August 19. The wreck was reported at about 6:56 a.m. Initial reports indicate that a vehicle became trapped beneath a commercial vehicle. Heavy entrapment was reported after the crash. Emergency
  2. Local Accidents
    Driver Trapped After Collision at Elkton Rd in Newark, DE Newark, DE (August 18, 2026) – A two-vehicle collision resulted in driver entrapment and emergency trauma transport early Tuesday morning, August 18, at the intersection of Elkton Road and Christina Parkway in Newark. The New Castle County paramedics and Aetna EMTs rendered on-scene treatment and stabilization to the extricated patient. The injured driver was subsequently
  3. Medical Malpractice
    Medical Malpractice in Delaware: A Complete Guide A plain-language guide to Delaware medical malpractice law: what counts as malpractice, the types of claims, the two-year deadline, the affidavit of merit, damages, and next steps.
  4. Local Accidents
    Woman Killed in Drunk Driving Crash on Rte 13 in New Castle, DE New Castle, DE (August 17, 2026) – A 54-year-old woman lost her life on Saturday night, August 15, in a fatal collision caused by an alleged impaired driver who blew through a stop sign in New Castle. The Delaware State Police troopers and emergency medical services responded to the intersection of U.S. Route 13 and
  5. Local Accidents
    SUV Strikes 6-Year-Old Bicyclist on E Market St in Port Penn, DE Port Penn, DE (August 16, 2026) – A 6-year-old boy was seriously injured in a bicycle crash on the 100 block of East Market Street in Port Penn on Sunday, August 16. The collision occurred around 6:00 p.m. As reported by the New Castle County Paramedics, the child was riding his bicycle when an SUV
  6. Local Accidents
    Building Collision Traps Victims on Coastal Hwy in Fenwick Island, DE Fenwick Island, DE (August 15, 2026) – Two people required emergency airlift transport on Friday afternoon, August 14, following a violent vehicle crash that struck a building along Coastal Highway. The Bethany Beach Volunteer Fire Company (Station 70) and local emergency medical services were dispatched to the scene at approximately 4:51 p.m. Upon arrival, fire
  7. Local Accidents
    One Injured in Crash on Woodland Rd in Seaford, DE Seaford, DE (August 14, 2026) – A crash on Woodland Road left one person hurt Friday afternoon, August 14, in Sussex County. The wreck happened in the 27100 block around 2:24 p.m. The Seaford Fire and emergency units responded and assisted one patient. Further details about the crash, including what caused it and the extent
  8. Local Accidents
    E-Bike Rider Injured After Crash on Rte 26 in Ocean View, DE Ocean View, DE (August 13, 2026) – An E-Bike rider suffered non-life-threatening injuries Tuesday night, August 11, after the bicycle and another vehicle collided on Route 26 in Ocean View. The crash was reported at approximately 10:34 p.m. in the Central Avenue area of Route 26. Emergency responders, including Millville personnel, medics, and Delaware State
  9. Local Accidents
    Collision Leaves Pedestrian Hurt On W 6th St in Wilmington, DE Wilmington, DE (August 12, 2026) – An adult pedestrian was hurt in a crash on Wednesday afternoon, August 12, at West 6th Street and North Monroe Street in Wilmington. The wreck was reported at approximately 3:18 p.m. Emergency crews arrived and provided medical assistance to the pedestrian. Initial information indicated that the person was unconscious and
  10. Local Accidents
    Man Killed in Two-Vehicle Wreck on MLK Blvd in Wilmington, DE Wilmington, DE (August 10, 2026) – A 24-year-old man lost his life, and a 23-year-old woman was seriously injured on Sunday night, August 9, following a collision at Martin Luther King Boulevard and North Adams Street. Emergency units were called to the intersection around 9:15 p.m. after a car and a pickup truck collided. Firefighters
  11. Local Accidents
    Pedestrian Hurt in Wreck on Burton Village Ave in Rehoboth, DE Rehoboth, DE (August 9, 2026) – One pedestrian was injured in a crash in the 37500 block of Burton Village Avenue in Rehoboth on Sunday evening, August 9. The collision was reported at about 8:27 p.m. Emergency units assisted those involved following the crash. Officials confirmed the injuries were non-life-threatening, though further details about the
  12. Local Accidents
    Vehicle Strikes Pedestrian on Town Rd in Ocean View, DE Ocean View, DE (August 8, 2026) – A pedestrian was injured in a reported crash on Town Road in Ocean View on Friday, August 7. Their injuries were described as non-life-threatening, and medics were dispatched to assist. Authorities have not released information about the vehicle involved, the pedestrian’s identity, or the circumstances leading to the
  13. Local Accidents
    Woman, Boy Seriously Hurt After Dump Truck Strikes Them in Wilmington, DE Wilmington, DE (August 7, 2026) – A 26-year-old woman and a 4-year-old boy were seriously hurt on Friday morning, August 7, after being struck by a dump truck in the 100 block of South Union Street in Wilmington. Emergency units responded around 11:16 a.m., according to initial reports. Both the woman and the boy were
  14. Local Accidents
    Pedestrians Injured on Atlantic Ave in Rehoboth Beach, DE Rehoboth Beach, DE (August 6, 2026) – Two adults and a child in a stroller were injured after being struck by a vehicle on Wednesday morning, August 5, in the 37000 block of Atlantic Avenue in Rehoboth Beach. According to the Rehoboth Beach Fire Department, the crash was reported at approximately 7:33 a.m. Emergency units
  15. Local Accidents
    Wreck Leaves One Hurt on Georgetown Rd in Laurel, DE Laurel, DE (August 5, 2026) – One person was hurt in a two-vehicle crash near Georgetown Road and Sussex Highway in Laurel on Monday, August 3. The collision was reported at about 4:55 p.m. Emergency units assisted those involved. Crews took one person to a hospital for treatment. Officials have not yet released details about the
  16. Local Accidents
    One Airlifted After Rollover Collision on DuPont Hwy in Harrington, DE Harrington, DE (August 4, 2026) – One person was airlifted, and another was injured following a two-vehicle rollover crash at the intersection of South DuPont Highway and Fairground Road in Harrington on Tuesday morning, August 4. Emergency crews responded shortly before 8:00 a.m. and found one vehicle overturned with an occupant trapped inside. Responders stabilized
  17. Local Accidents
    Two-Vehicle Wreck on Union Church Rd Near Ellendale, DE Ellendale, DE (August 3, 2026) – On Monday morning, August 3, emergency crews responded to a two-vehicle crash on the 10800 block of North Union Church Road near Ellendale. The number of people involved and the extent of the injuries have not been disclosed by the authorities. Additional details regarding what led to the crash
  18. Local Accidents
    Two Trapped in Truck Crash on Firetower Rd in Camden Wyoming, DE Camden Wyoming, DE (August 2, 2026) – Two people became trapped after a tractor-trailer and another vehicle collided on Firetower Road in Camden Wyoming on Friday, July 31. The wreck was reported at approximately 12:23 p.m. in the 2000 block of Firetower Road. Initial information indicated that two people were trapped inside the vehicles. Emergency units
  19. Local Accidents
    Injury Collision Closes U.S. Rte 13 Near Fairground Rd in Harrington, DE Harrington, DE (August 1, 2026) – A serious traffic crash closed U.S. Route 13 near Fairground Road by the Delaware State Fair in Harrington on Friday morning, July 31. Emergency crews responded shortly before 11:00 a.m. to the intersection following reports of a high-mechanism collision. The Delaware Department of Transportation later confirmed that the roadway
  20. Local Accidents
    Delaware Accident Reports: Week of July 20, 2026 Delaware crash and accident reports for the week of July 20, 2026 to July 26, 2026, including 17-Year-Old Dies After Crash; Pedestrian Crash, and more.
  21. Local Accidents
    Jet Skis Collide Near Harpoon Rd in Bethany Beach, DE; Teen Hurt Bethany, DE (July 23, 2026) – A 13-year-old was hurt Wednesday afternoon, July 22, after being struck from behind by another jet ski near Harpoon Road. The crash was reported around 4:23 p.m. Bethany Fire and emergency units and medics arrived to find the teen with injuries from the impact. Given the nature of the
  22. Local Accidents
    Injuries Follow Motorcycle Crash on Andrewville Rd in Harrington, DE Harrington, DE (July 22, 2026) – At least one person was hurt in a wreck involving a motorcycle and a tractor-trailer at Drapers Corners Road and Andrewville Road in Harrington on Tuesday, July 21. The collision was reported shortly after 8:00 p.m. Emergency units responded and assisted the people involved. One injured person was transported to
  23. Local Accidents
    Pedestrian Crash on Rte 273 in New Castle, DE New Castle, DE (July 21, 2026) – The Delaware State Police are investigating a pedestrian crash that occurred on Route 273 near Pleasant Place in New Castle on Monday afternoon, July 20. Authorities have not released any additional information about the circumstances of the crash, the people involved, or the extent of the injuries. The
  24. Local Accidents
    17-Year-Old Dies After Crash on Stanton Christiana Rd in Newark, DE Newark, DE (July 20, 2026) – This is an update to a previously written article. You can read it here. A 17-year-old Bear resident died after a two-vehicle crash on Stanton Christiana Road near Old Stanton Christiana Road in Newark on Saturday night, July 18, according to the Delaware State Police. Investigators said a Toyota Camry