Beverly Wolfe Dies in Fatal Wilmington Car Crash Wilmington, DE – Tragedy struck in Wilmington as 79-year-old Beverly Wolfe lost her life in a devastating car crash, Delaware State Police confirmed. The fatal collision occurred on Tuesday afternoon along a busy stretch of Route 202, sending shockwaves through the local community.
Authorities responded to the scene just before 2:30 p.m., where they found two vehicles severely damaged after what appears to have been a T-bone-style crash at an intersection. Preliminary investigations suggest that Wolfe was attempting to make a left-hand turn when her vehicle was struck on the passenger side by an oncoming SUV traveling at a high rate of speed.
Emergency responders rushed to extract her from the wreckage, but despite life-saving efforts, she was pronounced dead at the scene.The driver of the SUV, a 42-year-old man from Newark, suffered minor injuries and was transported to a nearby hospital for evaluation. Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances of the crash and have not yet determined if speed, distraction, or impairment played a role.
Beverly Wolfe, a longtime resident of New Castle County, was remembered by neighbors and friends as a kind and warm-hearted woman who was deeply involved in her church and community. “She was always the first to show up with a casserole when someone was sick or grieving,” one neighbor shared. “Her kindness touched everyone.”
The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is urging anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who has dashcam footage to come forward as they work to determine the exact cause of the crash.This tragic accident serves as a somber reminder of how quickly lives can be changed on the road. Wolfe’s family has asked for privacy during this difficult time as they mourn the loss of their beloved matriarch.
