Angola, DE – A fatal two-vehicle collision near Angola claimed the life of a 68-year-old woman and left several others injured Sunday afternoon in Sussex County.
According to the Delaware State Police, the crash occurred around 1:55 p.m. on Sunday at the intersection of Harts Road and John J. Williams Highway. A Honda CRV was traveling southbound on Harts Road when it allegedly failed to remain stopped at a stop sign, entered the intersection, and was struck by a Freightliner Cascadia tractor-trailer heading westbound.
The impact occurred on the driver’s side of the Honda, where the Freightliner collided after the SUV attempted to turn left onto John J. Williams Highway. A 68-year-old woman from Lewes, Delaware, sitting in the left rear seat of the Honda, was pronounced dead after being taken to a nearby hospital. Her identity has not been released pending family notification.
Three other occupants of the Honda were also transported for medical treatment. A 78-year-old male driver and a 36-year-old front passenger, both from Lewes, sustained non-life-threatening injuries. A 37-year-old woman from Jersey City, New Jersey, riding in the right rear seat, reportedly suffered critical injuries.
The Freightliner’s driver, a 64-year-old man from Bowie, Maryland, declined medical transport.
John J. Williams Highway was closed for an extended period Sunday while investigators cleared the scene.
Authorities say the investigation remains ongoing. Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information is urged to contact Delaware State Police Master Corporal K. Argo at (302) 703-3264 or message them via Facebook. Tips can also be submitted to Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.
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