State Police Investigating Two-Vehicle Fatal Crash in Millsboro

Date Posted: Monday, November 9th, 2026

Screenshot of Google Maps showing intersection of Laurel Road and Lowes Crossing Road.

The Delaware State Police is investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash that occurred on Monday morning in Millsboro.

On November 9, 2026, at approximately 7:00 a.m., a Chevrolet Equinox was traveling westbound on Laurel Road just east of Lowes Crossing Road, approaching a right curve. At the same time, a Volkswagen Passat was traveling eastbound in the same area. For reasons currently under investigation, the Equinox failed to negotiate the curve and traveled directly into the Passat’s path, resulting in a crash.

The driver of the Equinox, a 71-year-old female from Frankford, Delaware, died at the scene.

The driver of the Passat, a 26-year-old male from Seaford, Delaware, was transported to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Additionally, a 12-year-old female passenger of the Equinox and a 28-year-old male passenger of the Passat were transported to an area hospital with serious injuries.

The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit continued to investigate this crash. Troopers ask anyone who witnessed the crash or has relevant video to contact Master Corporal R. Albert at (302) 703-3266. Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at (800) 847-3333.

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of a crime or has lost a loved one to a sudden death and needs assistance, the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit / Delaware Victim Center is available to offer you support and resources 24 hours a day through a toll-free hotline at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461). You may also email the Victim Services Unit at DSP_VictimServicesMail@delaware.gov.

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