Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision that occurred yesterday afternoon in the Wilmington area.

On April 13, 2023, at approximately 3:58 p.m., a 2016 Toyota Tundra was traveling northbound on Concord Pike (Route 202) in the right lane of travel. As the Toyota neared the area of Widener Law School, a 2021 Kia Forte was exiting the southern entrance/exit of the law school and was attempting to turn right onto northbound Route 202. The Kia pulled out directly into the path of Toyota. The operator of the Toyota then veered to the left to avoid the Kia. The Kia continued moving diagonally traveling northwest across the lanes of Route 202. In the area of the left lane, the front of the Toyota struck the rear left corner of the Kia. This contact caused the Kia to lose control and cross over a small concrete median and into the southbound lanes while still facing west. At the time, a 2017 Chevrolet Cruze was traveling southbound on Route 202 in the middle lane of travel from the area of Rocky Run Parkway. The Kia crossed into the path of the Chevrolet and the front of the Cruze struck the right side of the Kia. Both vehicles continued a short distance south coming to rest with the front of each vehicle in contact with the guardrail which lined the west side of the roadway.

The 44-year-old female operator of the Kia from Wilmington, DE was transported to an area hospital, where she is admitted in critical condition. The 29-year-old female passenger in the Kia who was properly restrained, was pronounced deceased at the scene. Identification of the victim is pending notification to the next of kin.

The 22-year-old female operator of the Chevrolet from Newark, DE was transported to an area hospital for minor injuries.

The 61-year-old male operator of the Toyota was not injured.

Southbound Route 202 was closed at Rocky Run Parkway for approximately 4 hours while the crash was investigated, and the roadway was cleared.

The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this collision to please contact Senior Corporal M. Calio by calling 302-365-8483. Information may also be provided by sending a Private Facebook Message to the Delaware State Police or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Senior Corporal Jason Hatchell

Released: 041423  1025

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