Dover, DE (September 27, 2024) – Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal single-vehicle accident that claimed the life of a 28-year-old woman in Dover early Friday morning.
The crash occurred just after midnight on September 27, when a Mazda CX5 was traveling west on Hazlettville Road near Artis Drive. Authorities report that the vehicle veered off the road after failing to navigate a curve, striking a mailbox and a utility pole guide wire. The car then overturned, colliding with a tree and an unoccupied vehicle parked near a residence.
The driver, identified as 28-year-old Cassidy Ramsey of Dover, was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash and was ejected from the vehicle. Tragically, she was pronounced dead at the scene. Police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.
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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE
- The information in this article is based on initial reports from local authorities and may be subject to updates as investigations continue.
- The identities of those involved in the incident have not been released pending official confirmation and notification of next of kin.
- Further details about the accident, including toxicology results and potential charges, will be shared as they become available.
- Road closures and traffic updates related to the accident scene can be found by checking with local authorities or traffic monitoring services.
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