Frankford Woman Dies in Laurel Road Crash Near Millsboro

Millsboro, DE - On November 9, 2026, at approximately 7:00 a.m., the Delaware State Police responded to Laurel Road, just east of Lowes Crossing Road, in Millsboro, Delaware, for a two-vehicle crash.

A 71-year-old woman from Frankford, Delaware, died at the scene. Three other people, including a child, were taken to an area hospital.

Troopers say the woman was driving a Chevrolet Equinox west on Laurel Road. The SUV was coming up on a curve to the right.

At the same time, a Volkswagen Passat was heading east on that same stretch of road. The Equinox didn't make it through the curve and went right into the path of the Passat, and the two vehicles crashed.

Investigators haven't said yet why the Equinox couldn't make the curve. That part is still under investigation.

The Passat's driver, a 26-year-old man from Seaford, Delaware, was taken to an area hospital. His injuries are considered life-threatening.

A 28-year-old man riding in the Passat was also taken to the hospital with serious injuries. So was a 12-year-old girl who was a passenger in the Equinox.

The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is looking into the crash. This team studies crash scenes to work out exactly what happened.

Troopers want to hear from anyone who saw the crash or has video of it. That could include dash camera or home security video from the area around 7:00 a.m. that Monday.

If you have information, contact Master Corporal R. Albert at (302) 703-3266. You can also send a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or call Delaware Crime Stoppers at (800) 847-3333.