Fatal crash report

Fatal crash in Sussex County, Delaware

March 23, 2023 · FARS case 2023-100026

Location as recorded in the police report (38.8215, -75.3066). It may be approximate.
Deaths
1
Vehicles
3
People involved
4
Time
06:47
Thursday

Location and conditions

Road
SR-1 COASTAL HWY
Cross road
SR-5 UNION ST
Route type
State Highway
Area
Rural
Weather
Cloudy
Lighting
Dawn
Junction
Intersection
Intersection type
T-Intersection
Manner of collision
Angle
First harmful event
Motor Vehicle In-Transport

Vehicles and occupants

Vehicle 1: 2022 Ford Escape

SUVs · 0 deaths in this vehicle

  • Driver · Age 75+ Suspected minor injury
  • Passenger · Age 75+ Suspected minor injury

Vehicle 2: 2011 Ford Fiesta

Cars · 1 death in this vehicle · Speeding-related

  • Driver · Age 25-34 Fatal injury

Vehicle 3: 2005 Honda Accord

Cars · 0 deaths in this vehicle

  • Driver · Age 25-34 No apparent injury

More about this area

Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). FARS records contain no names. Ages are shown as bands and locations as reported by police.