The Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash that occurred last night in Wilmington that left one woman dead.
On June 30, 2025, at approximately 10:08 p.m., a 2015 Lexus RX was traveling in the right westbound lane of Lancaster Pike, approaching Hedgerow Place. Due to a severe thunderstorm passing through the area, a tree fell into the roadway directly in the SUV’s path of travel. The Lexus veered to the left to avoid colliding with the tree, but was unsuccessful. As a result, the tree struck the front of the Lexus.
The passenger of the Lexus, a 79-year-old woman from Newark, Delaware, was pronounced dead at the scene. Her name is being withheld until her family and relatives are notified. The driver of the Lexus, a 79-year-old man from Newark, Delaware, was taken to an area hospital for serious injuries.
The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this collision to please contact Master Corporal J. Forester by calling 302-365-8485. 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 you 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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