Driver killed after car strikes two trees in fatal Selbyville crash

Driver killed after car strikes two trees in fatal Selbyville crash
Delaware State Police - File Photo.

SELBYVILLE, DEDelaware State Police are investigating a single-vehicle crash that killed a 27-year-old woman from Bishopville, Maryland, late Wednesday night in Selbyville.

The crash happened around 8:51 p.m. on March 26, when a Hyundai Sonata traveling westbound on Cypress Road failed to navigate a curve near Daisey Road. Police say the vehicle veered off the north side of the roadway, hitting a tree with the rear passenger side before continuing forward and striking a second tree.

Key Points

  • Crash occurred at 8:51 p.m. on March 26 on Cypress Road in Selbyville
  • Vehicle left roadway, struck two trees; driver later died from injuries
  • Cypress Road was closed for investigation and cleanup

The driver was airlifted to a nearby hospital with serious injuries but later died. Her identity is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.

Cypress Road was closed for several hours while authorities investigated the scene and cleared debris from the area.

Delaware State Police continue to investigate the cause of the crash and have not released further details.