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01-07-2025
- Climate
Woman killed when tree falls on car in Delaware as East Coast storms intensify
A severe thunderstorm turned deadly Monday night in Wilmington, Delaware, when a falling tree killed a 79-year-old woman riding in a car, Delaware State Police said. Meteorologists warn the storm marks the beginning of a dangerous weather pattern along the Eastern Seaboard. The crash happened about 10:08 p.m. on Lancaster Pike when the storm caused a tree to fall into the path of an SUV, according to state police. The driver, a 79-year-old man from Newark, Delaware, tried to swerve but couldn't avoid the collision, police said. The driver was taken to a hospital with serious injuries, but his female passenger, also from Newark, died at the scene, police said. Authorities are withholding the victim's name until relatives are notified. The incident came as powerful storms swept through the region, part of a broader weather system that continues to threaten more than 30 million Americans along the I-95 corridor. The National Weather Service reported a weak tornado touched down near Omar, Delaware, on Monday afternoon, damaging only a small patch of trees. The dangerous weather pattern intensified early Tuesday when southeastern Pennsylvania declared a flash flood emergency after 4 to 6 inches of rain fell in 10 hours. Multiple water rescues were required in the Pennsylvania counties of Lancaster and Lebanon, particularly near Mount Joy and Manheim. The severe weather threat is ramping back up Tuesday, with damaging winds and flash flooding remaining the primary concerns. The threat zone spans from central Virginia to New York City, including major metropolitan areas like Washington, D.C., Baltimore, and Philadelphia. The storms are causing significant travel disruptions. As of 11:10 a.m. Tuesday, airlines canceled 623 flights nationwide, with more cancellations expected throughout the afternoon. Officials warn that ground stops and delays are likely at major airports along the I-95 corridor, particularly in Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., and New York. Delaware State Police continue to investigate Monday night's fatal crash and urge witnesses to contact the department or Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333. For those affected by the tragedy, the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit offers 24-hour support through their hotline: 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461).
Yahoo
17-06-2025
- Yahoo
Police searching for driver who hit woman, left her to die near Bethel
Editor's note: This story has been updated to include the victim's name and the style of car that investigators believe might have been used in the hit-and-run incident. Delaware State Police are searching for a driver who hit a 78-year-old Seaford woman and drove off, leaving the woman to die on the side of the road. Police have also released an image of a vehicle style they believe might have been involved in the incident: an unknown color 2010-2013 Buick Lacrosse with damage to the passenger's side front and windshield. The crash happened a little before 9 p.m. on June 15 in the 8000 block of Bethel Rd. near Bethel. The woman, Cheryl Hiett of Seaford, wasn't found for almost 12 hours, state police said. Troopers were called to the road about 6:15 a.m. on June 16. There, they found Hiett dead. Detectives learned that the night before, an "unknown vehicle" was driving east on Bethel Road, west of Oneals Road. READ: Hundreds gather to remember 3-year-old girl who police say was fatally beaten by mother That's when Hiett walked into the east lane and "into the vehicle's path of travel," police said. The car hit her, then fled, police said. State police ask anyone with information to call (302) 703-3266 or contact Delaware Crime Stoppers at (800) 847-3333. Got a tip? Send to Isabel Hughes at ihughes@ For all things breaking news, follow her on Twitter at @izzihughes_ This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: Police searching for driver who hit woman, left her to die near Bethel
Yahoo
08-06-2025
- Yahoo
Woman killed in Milton car crash with EMS vehicle identified by police
Delaware State Police have identified the woman who died in a car crash in Milton June 6 as 74-year-old Mary O'Bier of Ellendale. Around 4:30 p.m., a Sussex County EMS Chevrolet Suburban, with its emergency equipment activated, was traveling west on Milton Ellendale Highway police said. As the Suburban approached the Mulberry Street intersection, a Ford Bronco traveling north on Mulberry Street proceeded past a stop sign and into the path of the Suburban, police said. The Suburban struck the passenger side of the Bronco, causing the Bronco to spin and hit a tree, police said. O'Bier, the driver of the Bronco, was taken to a hospital where she later died. The driver of the Surburban, a 38-year-old female paramedic, was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Car accidents: Car crashes through Milford Dollar Tree, injures shoppers Police continue to investigate the crash. Anyone who witnessed the collision should contact Master Cpl. R. Albert at 302-703-3266, send a private Facebook message to Delaware State Police or contact Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333. This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: Victim identified in June 6 Milton car crash with EMS vehicle
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Yahoo
Newark man who died 2 days after crash near Glasgow is identified by police
A 91-year-old Newark man who died two days after a crash near Glasgow has been identified by Delaware State Police as William Blevins. Blevins, of the Newark area, died on May 12. The crash occurred about 4:30 p.m. on May 10 as Blevis, who was southbound on Sunset Lake Road and approaching Broadleaf Drive, decided to make a wide U-turn, police said. More: Pennsylvania woman killed in Greenville crash on May 10 identified by police As he did, police said Blevis' Honda Accord entered the path of a RAM 150 pickup making a left turn from the south lanes of Sunset Lake Road. After the collision, Blevins was taken to an area hospital, where police said he died two days later. The pickup driver, a 60-year-old Bear man, was not injured. Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this crash. Anyone who witnessed the crash or has relevant information is asked to contact Sergeant J. Jefferson at (302) 365-8484. 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. Send tips or story ideas to Esteban Parra at (302) 324-2299 or eparra@ This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: Police ID Newark man who died 2 days after crash near Glasgow
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Yahoo
Pedestrian hit, killed after car veered off roadway in Ogletown
A 48-year-old pedestrian was killed when he was hit by a teen driver who Delaware State Police said veered off an Ogletown roadway on April 28. Police are withholding the pedestrian's identity until his family and relatives are notified. More: 39-year-old pedestrian struck and killed on Route 113 in Georgetown April 22 The pedestrian, from the Newark area, was in the right shoulder of northbound Salem Church Road, south of Chapman Road, when police said a 2015 Nissan Altima veered off the right side of the road and hit him. Police are investigating why the Nissan, driven by an 18-year-old man, veered off the roadway. The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene. The Nissan driver, from the Bear area, was taken to an area hospital to be treated for non-life-threatening injuries. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed the crash to contact investigators at (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 (800) 847-3333. Send tips or story ideas to Esteban Parra at (302) 324-2299 or eparra@ This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: Pedestrian killed after car veers off Ogletown roadway
