15 hurt in 4-vehicle crash near Millsboro
MILLSBORO, DELAWARE (7/5/2015) Delaware State Police say 15 people were injured this morning in a four-vehicle crash on U.S. 113 south of Millsboro. The accident happened just before noon at […]
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Man seriously injured in motorcycle crash near Middletown
MIDDLETOWN, DELAWARE (7/5/2015) A 44-year-old Townsend man was seriously injured in a motorcycle crash south of Middletown, Delaware State Police said Saturday. The accident happened about 7:45 p.m. Friday on Levels […]
Driver, 21, cited after crash near Newark injures 4
NEWARK, DELAWARE (7/2/2015) Delaware State Police today identified the drivers in a crash that sent four people to Christiana Hospital, including three teenage pedestrians struck by one of the two […]
3 teen girls struck after crash on Capitol Trail near Newark
NEWARK, DELAWARE (7/1/2015) Three teenage girls walking along Capitol Trail (Route 2) were struck by a car that ran off the road after it collided with another vehicle at Darwin […]
Driver injured in fiery Route 1 crash
DOVER, DELAWARE (6/29/2015) A driver was injured but escaped from her car just before it became engulfed in flames Sunday on Route 1, Delaware State Police said. The accident just north […]
1 dead, 2 hurt in Naamans Road crash
BRANDYWINE HUNDRED, DELAWARE (6/27/2015) A woman was killed and two other people were injured in a two-vehicle collision this morning at Naamans and Darley roads, according to Delaware State Police. The […]
3 hurt in crash on Route 7 after police pursuit
HOCKESSIN, DELAWARE (6/25/2015) Three people were injured this afternoon in a two-vehicle crash that happened after a suspicious car was pursued by New Castle County police, authorities said. The incident began at 12:18 p.m., […]
Man struck on Lancaster Pike; driver flees
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (6/24/2015) A 66-year-old man suffered multiple traumatic injuries when he was struck by a vehicle that then fled on Lancaster Pike near Wilmington, according to Delaware State Police. […]
Crash jams northbound I-495
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (6/23/2015) A crash with an overturned vehicle jammed northbound Interstate 495 for an hour this morning, Delaware State Police report. The accident happened about 6:30 a.m. north of Terminal […]
Jeep hits home in Hockessin
HOCKESSIN, DELAWARE (6/22/2015) A driver was being treated after a Jeep SUV hit a pole and a house in Hockessin, New Castle County police said. The accident happened about […]
Newark police rescue man before train hits SUV
NEWARK, DELAWARE (6/22/2015) A 76-year-old man was rescued by two Newark police officers moments before his SUV was struck by a CSX train, police said today. The accident happened about […]
4 hurt in crash on U.S. 40 in Bear
BEAR, DELAWARE (6/22/2015) Four people were injured in a crash in Bear this afternoon, according to reports from the scene. The two-vehicle accident at U.S. 40 and Route 7 happened […]
Sewer work closing Barratts Chapel Road this week
BARRATT’S CHAPEL, DELAWARE (6/22/2015) Sewer work is closing a secton of Barratts Chapel Road this week, DelDOT announced. The Kent County Public Works Department is installing a sewer main between […]
Bridge inspection to bring Route 1 lane closures
MILFORD, DELAWARE (6/22/2015) Bridge inspection will bring lane closures on Route 1 along Milford’s eastern border this week, DelDOT announced. The bridge over the Mispillion River, just north of Route 36 […]
Tractor-trailer overturns on I-95, Route 1 ramp
CHRISTIANA, DELAWARE (6/21/2015) An overturned tractor-trailer caused delays at the Interstate 95 and Route 1 interchange for several hours, but all lanes are now open, according to reports from the […]
9-year-old boy struck by SUV on Route 1, in critical condition
FENWICK ISLAND, DELAWARE (6/21/2015) A 9-year-old boy is in critical condition after being struck by an SUV while crossing Route 1 just south of Fenwick Island, according to Delaware State Police. The […]
Motorcyclist killed in crash near Bridgeville
BRIDGEVILLE, DELAWARE (6/21/2015) A 55-year-old man was killed in a motorcycle crash east of Bridgeville late Saturday, Delaware State Police reported this morning. The victim was identified as Keith M. […]
Prices Corner shooting investigated
PRICES CORNER, DELAWARE (6/20/2015) A shooting reported in Prices Corner is being investigated by New Castle County police. Police found no victims when they arrived at Rhode Island and Hillside […]
Hay bales catch fire, snarl Route 141 traffic
[soliloquy id=”8994″] PRICES CORNER, DELAWARE (6/19/2015) Bales of hay on a stake-body truck caught fire this afternoon along Route 141 at Prices Corner, causing major traffic delays in the area, […]
Woman injured in parking lot accident
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (6/19/2015) A woman was injured Thursday afternoon as a vehicle she was exiting began to move at the Cannery shopping center just outside Wilmington, according to reports from […]
2 hurt in Hockessin crash
HOCKESSIN, DELAWARE (6/18/2015) Two people were injured this morning in a crash that closed Lancaster Pike (Route 41) for about an hour, according to reports from the scene. The accident […]
2 taken to hospital after Route 141 crash; driver cited
PRICES CORNER, DELAWARE (6/17/2015) Two people were taken to a hospital after a multi-vehicle crash on Route 141 north of Prices Corner, Delaware State Police said today. The accident happened about 9:30 p.m. […]
How to avoid traffic woes with Firefly Music Festival
DOVER, DELAWARE (6/17/2015) Fans of the four-day Firefly Music Festival start arriving today at The Woodlands of Dover International Speedway, and DelDOT is warning of increased traffic and road closures […]
Laurel man killed in head-on crash near Georgetown
GEORGETOWN, DELAWARE (6/17/2015) A 66-year-old Laurel man was killed Tuesday in a head-on crash northwest of Georgetown, authorities said. The accident happened just before 2 p.m. on a curve on Bridgeville Road […]
Motorcyclist injured in crash
FREDERICA, DELAWARE (6/15/2015) A motorcyclist was injured Sunday when his bike struck the back of a car north of Frederica, Delaware State Police said today. The accident happened just before […]
2 taken to hospital after Marsh Road crash
ARDEN, DELAWARE (6/14/2015) Two drivers were taken to a hospital after their vehicles collided on Marsh Road along Arden’s northern border this morning, according to reports from the scene. A […]
Middletown man killed in crash near Townsend
UPDATE: Police release name of man killed TOWNSEND, DELAWARE (6/13/2015) A 46-year-old Middletown man was killed when his SUV struck a utility pole south of Townsend and the vehicle rolled […]
Motorcyclist dies after Cape Henlopen State Park crash
CAPE HENLOPEN STATE PARK, DELAWARE (6/13/2015) A 42-year-old man has died after a motorcycle crash at Cape Henlopen State Park, and officials are asking witnesses to come forward with information about […]
Water tank truck overturns while avoiding deer
BRIDGEVILLE, DELAWARE (6/12/2015) A tanker tractor-trailer carrying water overturned this morning northeast of Bridgeville while avoiding a deer, sending the driver to a hospital, Delaware State Police said. The accident […]
Crash cleared on southbound Route 1 near Dover
DOVER, DELAWARE (6/12/2015) A crash caused a major jam for beach-bound motorists south of Dover late this afternoon but all lanes are now open. The accident blocked the left lane on the […]
Wilmington police announce street closings for jazz festival
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (6/12/2015) The DuPont Clifford Brown Jazz Festival begins Saturday in Wilmington, and city police have announced the following street closures to accommodate the events next week: Tuesday 16 […]
Boat in road shuts Route 1 ramp at Route 273
CHRISTIANA, DELAWARE (6/12/12) A crash that left a boat in the roadway closed a ramp at the Route 1 and Route 273 interchange this morning. DelDOT reported the crash about […]
Woman dies after scooter crash
VIOLA, DELAWARE (6/11/2015) A Magnolia woman has died from injuries she received in a scooter crash west of Viola earlier this week, Delaware State Police said tonight. The woman killed […]
Road rage in Rehoboth: 2 arrested, 1 for 5th DUI
REHOBOTH BEACH, DELAWARE (6/11/2015) Two men were arrested – one of them on a fifth DUI charge – for fighting in the roadway in a road rage incident, Rehoboth Beach police reported […]
Pedestrian killed on Kirkwood Highway is identified
MILLTOWN, DELAWARE (6/10/2015) A pedestrian struck and killed by an SUV early today on Kirkwood Highway has been identified, Delaware State Police said. The victim was Rodolfo Ramirez-Lopez, 49, of […]
22-year-old killed in crash near Millsboro
MILLSBORO, DELAWARE (6/9/2015) A 22-year-old Georgetown resident was killed Monday night when a car struck a utility pole north of Millsboro, Delaware State Police said this morning. The single-vehicle accident happened about 7:30 […]
Woman killed in crash west of Dover identified
DOVER, DELAWARE (6/8/2015) A 37-year-old Hartly woman died and a man was injured in a crash west of Dover this afternoon, Delaware State Police said. The woman killed was identified as Angela R. Fugate. The […]
Camden man charged with 7th DUI after crash near Magnolia
MAGNOLIA, DELAWARE (6/8/2015) A 51-year-old Camden man was charged with a seventh DUI offense after a crash north of Magnolia, Delaware State Police said today. The incident happened about 8:15 p.m. […]
Delays ease after motorcycle crash on northbound Route 1
BEAR, DELAWARE (6/8/2015) Delays are easing after a crash that shut northbound Route 1 south of the U.S. 40 interchange for about an hour . A motorcycle is reportedly involved in the […]
Bicyclist, 19, dies after Route 1 crash
REHOBOTH BEACH, DELAWARE (6/6/2015) A 19-year-old bicyclist struck by a car on Route 1 northwest of Rehoboth has dies of her injuries, Delaware State Police said this afternoon. The victim […]
Overnight I-95, U.S. 202 ramp and lane closures set
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (6/5/2015) Construction this weekend at the Interstate 95 and U.S. 202 interchange north of Wilmington will require nighttime lane and ramp closures, DelDOT says. 11 p.m. Friday, June […]
Driver charged with DUI after Harrington crash
HARRINGTON, DELAWARE (6/5/2015) A 25-year-old man was charged with DUI after crashing his car into a parked vehicle, Harrington police said today. The accident happened about 10:20 a.m. Thursday at […]
Harrington police charge woman with 5th DUI
HARRINGTON, DELAWARE (6/5/2015) A 54-year-old woman was charged with a fifth DUI offense after officers stopped her vehicle for a traffic violation, Harrington police said. Robin L. Evan, of the […]
Street closures, shuttle service planned for Beau Biden services
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (6/4/2015) Numerous street closures are planned Friday and Saturday in Wilmington as well as special shuttle-bus service to accommodate the viewing and funeral for former Attorney General Beau […]
Fallen tree blocks Mount Lebanon Road; power out
TALLEYVILLE, DELAWARE (6/3/2015) A fallen tree has blocked Mount Lebanon Road and taken down power lines this morning and hundreds of power outages are reported in the area. The tree […]
3 hurt in crash near Newark
NEWARK, DELAWRE (6/3/2015) Three people were injured Tuesday night in a tw0-vehicle crash on West Chestnut Hill Road near Newark, authorities said. The accident happened about 9:30 p.m. at Smithfield […]
Car crashes into Boston Market in Newark; driver, 21, cited
NEWARK, DELAWARE (6/2/2015) A car crashed into an entrance door at the Boston Market restaurant in Newark this afternoon but none of the occupants of the business or car were […]
Downed tree blocks Lancaster Pike
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (6/2/2015) Part of a large tree that fell this afternoon blocked all lanes in the 3300 block of Lancaster Pike near the Wilmington city line, according to reports from […]
17-year-old boy killed in crash near Middletown
MIDDLETOWN, DELAWARE (6/1/2015) A 17-year-old boy was killed in a crash on U.S. 13 south of Middletown this afternoon, Delaware State Police said. The accident involving two vehicles happened about 3:55 p.m. […]
Woman killed in crash near Georgetown is identified
GEORGETOWN, DELAWARE (5/31/2015) Delaware State Police have released the name of a 48-year-old woman killed in the crash of two vehicles north of Georgetown on Saturday. The victim, Margaret A. Dukes, […]