POLICE LOG – October 30, 2026

NEW CASTLE, DE — Delaware State Police have identified 30-year-old Elizabeth Ramirez Tellez of Wilmington as the woman who died following a two-vehicle crash Wednesday morning in New Castle.

The crash occurred October 28, 2026, at approximately 8:45 a.m. at the intersection of West Basin Road and Washington Avenue.

According to investigators, Ramirez Tellez was driving a Hyundai Elantra southbound on West Basin Road in the left-turn lane approaching Washington Avenue.

At the same time, a Chevrolet Tahoe driven by a 21-year-old man from New Castle was traveling northbound on West Basin Road in the right lane.

Police said both vehicles entered the intersection at the same time for reasons that remain under investigation.

The front of the Chevrolet Tahoe struck the passenger side of the Hyundai, causing the Hyundai to crash into a traffic signal pole.

Ramirez Tellez was transported to an area hospital, where she died from her injuries.

The driver of the Tahoe was also taken to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The roadway was closed for approximately four hours while investigators examined the crash scene and crews cleared the wreckage.

Delaware State Police have not released additional information about what caused the collision.

The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate.

Anyone who witnessed the crash or has video footage of the collision is asked to contact Master Corporal R. Kunicki at 302-365-8417.

Information may also be provided through Delaware Crime Stoppers at 800-847-3333 or by sending a private Facebook message to Delaware State Police.

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