Young Woman Dies in Early Morning Crash on Coastal Highway in Lewes

Sussex County, DE - A 23-year-old woman from Millsboro, Delaware lost her life in a single-vehicle crash on Coastal Highway in Lewes, DE early Wednesday morning, according to the Delaware State Police.

The crash happened around 1:30 a.m. on May 6, 2026, on Coastal Highway south of Nassau Road. A Kia Forte was heading northbound when it approached a slight curve in the road.

For reasons that are still being investigated, the vehicle drifted off the east edge of the roadway and struck a traffic signal support pole.

The driver, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was pronounced dead at the scene. Her name has not been released while authorities work to notify her family.

The crash closed the roadway for roughly three hours while troopers investigated and cleared the scene.

The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is continuing to look into what led up to the crash. No additional details about the cause have been released at this time.

If you were in the area and saw what happened, or if you have any information that could help with the investigation, authorities want to hear from you. You can contact Corporal Grade One K. Marvel directly by calling (302) 703-3267.

You can also reach out by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police on their official Facebook page, or by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at (800) 847-3333.

Tips can also be submitted online through the Delaware Crime Stoppers website at p3tips.com.

Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the young woman who lost her life this morning.