Fatal crash report

Fatal crash in New Castle County, Delaware

August 10, 2024 · FARS case 2024-100076

Location as recorded in the police report (39.5581, -75.7379). It may be approximate.
Deaths
1
Vehicles
2
People involved
7
Time
16:56
Saturday

Location and conditions

Road
SR-896 SUMMIT RIDGE RD
Cross road
SR-71 RED LION RD
Route type
State Highway
Area
Urban
Weather
Clear
Lighting
Daylight
Junction
Intersection
Intersection type
Four-Way Intersection
Manner of collision
Angle
First harmful event
Motor Vehicle In-Transport

Vehicles and occupants

Vehicle 1: 2018 Ford Explorer

SUVs · 0 deaths in this vehicle

  • Driver · Age 25-34 Suspected minor injury
  • Passenger · Age 25-34 Suspected minor injury

Vehicle 2: 2012 Ford Edge

Cars · 1 death in this vehicle

  • Driver · Age 65-74 Possible injury
  • Passenger · Age 75+ Fatal injury
  • Passenger · Age 25-34 Suspected serious injury
  • Passenger · Age 55-64 Suspected minor injury
  • Passenger · Age 75+ Suspected minor 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.