GEORGETOWN, Del. - Police say a woman is dead after stepping into traffic on Dupont Boulevard on Monday.
Delaware State Police say on Jan. 8, around 6:14 p.m., a 2017 Volkswagen Jetta was traveling southbound on Dupont Boulevard in the left lane, north of Ennis Road. Police say a 1993 Honda Accord was also traveling southbound, in the right lane, behind the Volkswagen.
State Police say for unknown reasons, a 39-year-old woman entered the left southbound lane in the Volkswagen's path. As a result, police say the woman was struck by the Volkswagen in the left lane and thrown into the right lane, where she was then struck by the Honda.
Troopers say the 39-year-old woman died at the scene. She has been identified as Sonya Briddell, of Georgetown.
The driver of the Volkswagen, a 45-year-old man from Ellendale, was not injured. The driver of the Honda, a 39-year-old man from Millsboro, was also uninjured.
The roadway was closed for approximately 3 hours while the scene was investigated and cleared.
The Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this crash to contact Seargent J. Burns by calling (302) 703-3269. Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1 (800) 847-3333.
