Jun 7, 2025
Milford Police Investigating Serious Crash
Milford Police Department are investigating a serious motor vehicle crash that occurred Saturday afternoon.
On June 7, 2025 at approximately 3:25 p.m., a gold Hyundai Elantra was travelling northbound in the Dollar Tree parking lot located in the Cypress Hall Shopping Center off S. DuPont Blvd. For unknown reasons, the vehicle left the roadway crashing into the storefront of Dollar Tree. Upon impact, the vehicle struck a 97-year-old female patron within the store. The vehicle came to a stop at the back of the store.
The 97-year old patron was airlifted to an area hospital where she is listed in stable, but critical condition. The 44-year-old female operator of the Hyundai Elantra was transported to an area hospital for medical treatment. Investigators learned that another 76-year-old female patron was injured due to debris falling as a result of the collision inside the store. She was transported to an area hospital where she was treated and released.
The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone who witnessed the crash or has relevant information is asked to contact Patrolman D. Anderson at (302) 422-8081. Information may also be provided by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333. Tips can also be submitted online at MilfordPoliceDE.org/leave-a-tip.htm. Tipsters can remain anonymous.
On June 7, 2025 at approximately 3:25 p.m., a gold Hyundai Elantra was travelling northbound in the Dollar Tree parking lot located in the Cypress Hall Shopping Center off S. DuPont Blvd. For unknown reasons, the vehicle left the roadway crashing into the storefront of Dollar Tree. Upon impact, the vehicle struck a 97-year-old female patron within the store. The vehicle came to a stop at the back of the store.
The 97-year old patron was airlifted to an area hospital where she is listed in stable, but critical condition. The 44-year-old female operator of the Hyundai Elantra was transported to an area hospital for medical treatment. Investigators learned that another 76-year-old female patron was injured due to debris falling as a result of the collision inside the store. She was transported to an area hospital where she was treated and released.
The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone who witnessed the crash or has relevant information is asked to contact Patrolman D. Anderson at (302) 422-8081. Information may also be provided by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333. Tips can also be submitted online at MilfordPoliceDE.org/leave-a-tip.htm. Tipsters can remain anonymous.
Released by Public Information Officer, Sgt. Timothy Maloney
Released: 06/07/2025