DEADLY CRASH GRAPHIC

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MILLSBORO, DE - The Delaware State Police are investigating a deadly 3-vehicle crash that occurred in Sussex County on Friday. 

On December 7th, at approximately 5:56pm, a Ram Promaster was traveling westbound on Coolspring Road in Millsboro when it approached the stop sign at Harbeson Road. At the same time, a Nissan Sentra was heading southbound on Harbeson Road, approaching Coolspring Road. A third vehicle, a Jeep Grand Cherokee, was traveling northbound on Harbeson Road approaching Coolspring Road. 

Police say the Ram failed to stop at the intersection and struck the driver's side of the Nissan. The reason for the failed stop is still under investigation. 

According to police, debris from the crash hit the jeep causing minor damage. 

The driver of the Nissan, an 86-year-old man from Millsboro, was taken to a local hospital with serious inures. A passenger in that vehicle, a woman from Millsboro, was taken to a local hospital where she later died. On Monday, police identified the victim as Barbara Hageman, 79.

The driver of the Ram, a 29-year-old man from Salisbury, Maryland, suffered minor injuries and refused transport to a hospital, according to DSP. 

The driver of the Jeep, a 32-year-old man from Lincoln, Delaware, was not injured. 

The incident is still under investigation by the Delaware State Police. Anyone who witnessed the collision is urged to contact DSP at 302-703-3266.

Sam joined the WBOC team in January 2024 as a News Producer. She graduated from the University of Delaware in May of 2023 with a Bachelor of Arts in Media Communication. Before working at WBOC, Sam worked for Hens All-Access in the University of Delaware’s Athletics Department. She also interned for the Delmarva Sports Network in 2022. 

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Sean joined WBOC as Digital Content Producer in February 2023. Originally from New Jersey, Sean graduated from Rutgers University with bachelor’s degrees in East Asian Studies and Religion. He has lived in New York, California, and Virginia before he and his wife finally found a place to permanently call home in Maryland. With family in Laurel, Ocean Pines, Berlin, and Captain’s Cove, Sean has deep ties to the Eastern Shore and is thrilled to be working at WBOC serving the community.

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