A 71-year-old Frankford woman died Monday morning when her SUV crossed into oncoming traffic on Laurel Road in Millsboro, according to the Delaware State Police.
The two-vehicle collision occurred at approximately 7:00 a.m. on November 9, 2026, just east of Lowes Crossing Road. State investigators reported that a Chevrolet Equinox traveling westbound failed to negotiate a right curve and drove directly into the path of an eastbound Volkswagen Passat.
The driver of the Volkswagen Passat, a 26-year-old Seaford man, sustained life-threatening injuries in the head-on impact and was transported to an area hospital, according to Delaware State Police records. The Cape Gazette reported that both drivers’ names are being withheld pending family notification.
Two passengers involved in the morning crash also sustained serious injuries. A 12-year-old female riding in the Chevrolet Equinox and a 28-year-old male passenger in the Volkswagen Passat were both transported to a local hospital for treatment.
The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is actively investigating why the Chevrolet Equinox left its lane before the crash. Troopers have not yet determined the exact cause of the vehicle’s failure to negotiate the curve.
Authorities urge anyone who witnessed the incident or possesses relevant dashcam or surveillance video to contact Master Corporal R. Albert at (302) 703-3266. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Delaware Crime Stoppers at (800) 847-3333 or via private message to the Delaware State Police Facebook page.
The Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit and Delaware Victim Center are providing 24-hour support resources for witnesses, victims, and families affected by the sudden fatality. Support personnel can be reached toll-free at 1-800-842-8461 or by email at DSP_VictimServicesMail@delaware.gov.