Wilmington Woman Identified in Fatal Intersection Crash
New Castle, DE—Oct. 30, 2026, 12:24 p.m. ET: A 30-year-old Wilmington woman has been identified as the victim in a fatal crash at a New Castle intersection.
Authorities said Elizabeth Ramirez Tellez was driving a Hyundai Elantra south on West Basin Road when her vehicle collided with a Chevrolet Tahoe heading north around 8:45 a.m. on Oct. 28. The crash occurred as both vehicles approached the intersection at Washington Avenue.
Emergency responders from the Delaware State Police and local medical units arrived on the scene shortly after the incident. Ramirez Tellez was pronounced dead at the scene.
The investigation is ongoing, and police have not reported any other injuries. All lanes on West Basin Road were temporarily closed while authorities conducted their investigation and cleared the wreckage.
Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.