Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal five-vehicle crash that occurred this afternoon in Lewes.
On November 7, 2025, at approximately 2:30 p.m., a Ford Edge, a Nissan Altima, a BMW X2, and a BMW 135 were traveling southbound on Coastal Highway, in the right lane south of Hudson Road, slowing or stopped for traffic. At the same time, a Peterbilt dump truck was traveling southbound, in the right lane, on Coastal Highway approaching the traffic ahead. The preliminary investigation revealed that the Peterbilt failed to slow for the traffic ahead and as a result, the front of the Peterbilt struck the rear of the Ford, causing a chain reaction collision with the other three vehicles.
The driver of the Ford, a 62-year-old woman from Bel Air, Maryland was taken to an area hospital where she died. A passenger, a 64-year-old man, also from Bel Air, Maryland, was pronounced dead at the scene. Their names are being withheld until their family is notified.
The driver of the Nissan, a 57-year-old man from Millsboro, Delaware, was taken to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The driver of the BMW X2, a 75-year-old woman from Milton, Delaware, was taken to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The driver of the Peterbilt, a 27-year-old man from Wilmington, Delaware, was taken to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The driver of the BMW 135, a 74-year-old man from Lewes, Delaware, was not injured.
Coastal Highway was closed for approximately 5 hours while the scene was investigated and cleared.
The Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this crash. Troopers ask anyone who witnessed the crash or has relevant information to contact Master Corporal K. Argo at (302) 703-3264. Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.
If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of a crime or have lost a loved one to a sudden death and need assistance, the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit / Delaware Victim Center is available to offer you support and resources 24 hours a day through a toll-free hotline at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461). You may also email the Victim Services Unit at DSP_VictimServicesMail@delaware.gov.
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