One Killed, One Injured in Crash Near Millsboro

Location: Banks Road at Friendship Drive, Millsboro, DE

Date of Occurrence: Tuesday, April 22, 2014, at 9:07 p.m.

Vehicles and Operators:

Operator 1: Frances Baskwill, 75, of Millsboro, DE (transported to Beebe Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries)
Vehicle 1: 2004 Toyota Matrix
Passenger: Patricia Murphy, 77, of Millsboro, DE (deceased)

Operator 2: John Albright, 38, of Millsboro, DE (not injured)
Vehicle 2: 2008 Chevrolet Malibu

Resume:
Millsboro- A Millsboro woman was killed in a crash on Banks Road yesterday evening.

The crash occurred at 9:07 p.m. as Frances Baskwill, 75, of Millsboro, drove a 2004 Toyota Matrix south on Banks Road. Baskwill began to turn left towards Friendship drive, and the front of her vehicle collided with the front of a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu, which was traveling north on Banks Road.

Baskwill and her passenger, Patricia Murphy, 77, were both transported by ambulance to Beebe Hospital. Baskwill suffered non-life-threatening injuries to her lower body. Murphy was pronounced dead shortly after being transported from the crash scene. The driver of the Malibu, John Albright, 38, of Millsboro, was not injured. All occupants were properly restrained at the time of the crash.

The Collision Reconstruction Unit is continuing its investigation into this crash and no charges have been filed. Banks Road was closed for approximately three hours as Troopers investigated and cleared the crash.