Tracey Harden dies in fatal Lewes car crash

Tracey Harden dies in fatal Lewes car crash

Fatal Lewes car crash death of Tracey Harden

Delaware State Police have identified the deceased woman as 68-year-old Tracey Harden following a collision that left three others injured near Angola.

Harden passed away after being transported to a regional hospital. She was a passenger in the Honda CRV that was involved in the accident.

The other individuals injured in the incident included a 78-year-old man from Lewes who was driving the Honda CRV, along with two additional passengers. The passengers were a 36-year-old woman from Lewes and a 37-year-old woman from Jersey City, New Jersey.

The woman from Jersey City sustained critical injuries, while the other two individuals suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

According to police reports, the Honda CRV was traveling southbound on Harts Road and stopped at a stop sign at the intersection with John J. Williams Highway at approximately 1:55 p.m.

For reasons still under investigation, the driver of the Honda CRV proceeded to make a left turn onto John J. Williams Highway, directly into the path of a westbound Freightliner Cascadia truck.

The driver of the commercial vehicle, identified as a 64-year-old man from Bowie, Maryland, chose not to seek medical treatment after the incident.

Individuals who witnessed the accident or possess any relevant information are being urged to contact the investigating officers at (302) 703-3264. Tips can also be provided through a private message to the Delaware State Police on Facebook or by reaching out to Delaware Crime Stoppers at (800) 847-3333.