Source: DSP
The Delaware State Police are investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash that occurred Wednesday (October 28) morning in New Castle.
On October 28, 2026, at approximately 8:45 a.m., a Hyundai Elantra was traveling southbound on West Basin Road, in the left turn lane, approaching Washington Avenue. At the same time, a Chevrolet Tahoe was traveling northbound on West Basin Road, in the right lane, approaching Washington Avenue. For reasons still under investigation, both vehicles entered the intersection at the same time. As a result, the front of the Tahoe struck the passenger’s side of the Hyundai causing the Hyundai to strike a traffic signal pole.
The driver of the Hyundai, a 30-year-old woman from Wilmington, Delaware, was taken to an area hospital where she died. The driver of the Chevrolet, a 21-year-old man from New Castle, Delaware, was taken to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The roadway was closed for approximately 4 hours while the scene was investigated and cleared.
The Delaware State Police have identified 30-year-old Elizabeth Ramírez Téllez, from Wilmington, Delaware, as the woman who died in the two-vehicle fatal crash.
The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this crash. Troopers ask anyone who witnessed the collision, or has related video, to contact Master Corporal R. Kunicki by calling (302) 365-8417. 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.
If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of a crime or has lost a loved one to a sudden death and needs assistance, the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit / Delaware Victim Center is available to offer you support and resources 24 hours a day through a toll-free hotline at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461). You may also email the Victim Services Unit at DSP_VictimServicesMail@delaware.gov.
