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MILLSBORO, Sussex County, Del., Nov. 10, 2026 — A woman died and three other people were hurt in a head-on crash on Monday morning, November 9, on Laurel Road in Millsboro. Delaware State Police said the collision happened near Lowes Crossing Road.
A Chevrolet Equinox was headed west on Laurel Road and approaching a right curve east of Lowes Crossing Road around 7 a.m. when it reportedly failed to stay in its lane, according to state police. A Volkswagen Passat was traveling east through the same stretch at the time.
The Equinox's driver, a 71-year-old woman from Frankford, was pronounced dead at the scene. The Passat's driver, a 26-year-old man from Seaford, was hospitalized with injuries described as life-threatening. A 12-year-old girl who was riding in the Equinox and a 28-year-old man riding in the Passat were both taken to a hospital with serious injuries.
Troopers said the reasons the Equinox left its lane and crossed into the Passat's path remain under investigation. Our sympathies are with the family of the person who lost their life, and we wish those injured a full recovery.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do median barriers help prevent head-on crashes?
Physical barriers between opposing lanes keep a vehicle that drifts or loses control from crossing into oncoming traffic, which is usually the difference between a sideswipe and a head-on impact.
What should I do if a car drifts into my lane?
Slow down, move right toward the shoulder if possible, and avoid swerving sharply left, since an abrupt move can cause a worse crash or send your vehicle into another lane of traffic.
What injuries are common in head-on crashes?
These crashes frequently cause chest and head injuries, broken bones, and internal injuries, since the combined speed of both vehicles increases the force of the impact.
What causes head-on collisions?
Common factors include a driver drifting out of their lane on a curve, distraction, drowsiness, impairment, or attempting to pass in a no-passing zone, though the specific cause in any crash depends on the investigation.
