WILMINGTON, Del. — A 79-year-old woman was killed in a single-vehicle crash late Monday night after a falling tree struck an SUV during a thunderstorm, according to the Delaware State Police.
The incident occurred around 10:08 p.m. on Lancaster Pike near Hedgerow Place. A 2015 Lexus RX was traveling westbound when a tree fell into the roadway due to severe weather. The vehicle veered left in an attempt to avoid the tree but was hit in the front by the falling debris.
The passenger, a Newark woman, was pronounced dead at the scene. Her name is being withheld pending family notification. The 79-year-old male driver, also from Newark, sustained serious injuries and was transported to a local hospital.
Key Points
- Crash occurred on Lancaster Pike during a severe thunderstorm
- A falling tree struck the SUV, killing a 79-year-old passenger
- The driver was hospitalized with serious injuries
The Delaware State Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the fatal collision.