DOVER, Del. - The Dover Police Department has announced the death of a 59-year-old woman following an officer-involved crash last week.
According to the Department, the officer involved notified dispatch just before 8 a.m. on the morning of Wednesday, September 6th, that the collision occurred on South Little Creek Road near Signal Street. The driver of the other car, identified as Loreen Miller, 59, from Dover, was reportedly trapped inside and required the Dover Fire Department to cut her out of the vehicle.
Police say Miller was then airlifted to a hospital in New Castle County where she was treated in critical condition. The Dover Police Department announced on Monday September 11th, that Miller died the previous day, September 10th.
The 4-year-veteran Dover Police officer was taken to a nearby hospital with minor injuries and released.
An investigation of the crash showed that the officer was driving west on South Little Creek Road toward Signal Street the same time the woman was traveling in the opposite direction on South Little Creek Road, according to police. Police say the woman reportedly attempted to turn left onto Signal Street, leading to the two cars colliding and sustaining significant damage.
The crash is still under active investigation, and Dover Police ask any witnesses to call 302-736-7122 ext. 621. The officer involved has reportedly been placed on administrative leave with pay, pending the outcome of the investigation.