LEWES, Del. – A serious car accident involving multiple vehicles occurred at the intersection of Savannah Road and Wescoats Road on January 22, 2024.
Authorities reported that the crash knocked driver Michael Sprouse, 60, unconscious due to airbag deployment. He was transported to Beebe Healthcare, where medical staff discovered a heart valve defect following the incident.
Sprouse underwent successful valve replacement surgery, which he credits with saving his life. “The impact of the airbag probably should have killed me,” he said.
Originally from Kentucky, Sprouse moved to Washington, D.C., in 1990 before relocating to Lewes for a quieter lifestyle with his partner, George Thomasson. Over the years, Sprouse transitioned from a visual artist to a media personality, becoming known as an arts and entertainment reporter for WRDE.
He collaborated with fellow journalist Nick Gruber, forming Twin Fin Media. Gruber's untimely death in 2023 was a significant loss for Sprouse.
Sprouse co-hosted the live broadcast of the Rehoboth Beach Sea Witch Parade and has been involved in various media projects across Sussex County, including radio programs on Delaware 105.9 and Radio Rehoboth.
Sprouse has also authored a prize-winning short story and is now the Director of Marketing and Communication for the Sussex County Association of Realtors. He aims to educate the public regarding real estate ethics and practices.
As he approaches his 60s, Sprouse looks forward to continuing his creative pursuits while emphasizing the potential of artificial intelligence in artistic expression.