FARMINGTON, Del.- Delaware State Police say a woman was left critically injured after debris went through the windshield of the car she was riding in near Farmington.
Troopers said the incident occurred at around 7:25 p.m. Wednesday, as 50-year-old Richard A. Hurd of Harrington, was operating a Dodge Ram northbound in the left lane of U.S. Route 13 south of Farmington.
Investigators said that meantime, 79-year-old C. Leslie Wix, of Harrington, was operating an Acura Integra northbound in the right-hand lane of Route 13 approximately two car lengths behind the Dodge when an 8-inch by 15-inch metal plate was thrown up into the air from the roadway by the truck. The debris entered through the windshield of the Acura, striking the passenger, 77-year-old Elizabeth B. Wix, also of Harrington, in the head.
C. Leslie Wix was able to bring the Acura to a controlled stop and was not injured in the incident. Elizabeth Wix was removed from the scene by EMS and flown to Christiana Emergency Room by DSP helicopter where she is listed in critical condition.
Troopers said Hurd's vehicle sustained a flat tire from the debris in the roadway and was able to safely bring it to a controlled stop. He was not injured, according to investigators.
Police said all occupants were properly restrained at the time of the accident. Northbound U.S. 13 was closed for approximately an hour and a half as the crash was investigated and cleared.
77 year old Elizabeth B. Wix later died from her injuries.
77 year old Elizabeth B. Wix later died from her injuries.
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