Barbara Hageman Obituary, Death: Police name 79-year-old woman killed in Millsboro crash on Sunday.

Barbara Hageman Obituary, Death – Delaware State Police have officially identified Barbara Hageman, a 79-year-old resident, as the victim of a fatal three-car collision that occurred near Millsboro on Sunday. The tragic incident unfolded around 6 p.m. on Cool Spring Road. According to a news release from the police, a Ram ProMaster cargo van was heading west on Cool Spring Road and approached a stop sign at the intersection with Harbeson Road. At the same time, a Nissan Sentra was traveling south on Cool Spring Road, also nearing the same stop sign at Harbeson Road.

Police reported that, for reasons still under investigation, the ProMaster failed to stop and proceeded through the intersection, colliding with the driver’s side of the Nissan. The impact of the crash generated debris that struck a Jeep Grand Cherokee traveling on Harbeson Road.

The driver of the Nissan, an 86-year-old man from Millsboro, sustained serious injuries and was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. Unfortunately, his passenger, Hageman, succumbed to her injuries after being taken to the hospital. The Delaware State Police expressed their condolences to her family and loved ones in the wake of this tragic loss.

The 29-year-old driver of the ProMaster, a resident of Salisbury, Maryland, suffered only minor injuries in the collision. He declined medical transport from the scene, according to the police. Meanwhile, the driver of the Jeep Grand Cherokee was unharmed in the incident.

Authorities are continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash. They have not disclosed whether any charges are being considered or if impairment or distraction played a role in the collision.

The Delaware State Police are seeking assistance from the public to gather more information about the incident. Anyone who may have witnessed the crash or has relevant details is urged to contact Master Cpl. R. Albert at 302-703-3266. Alternatively, tips can be submitted via Facebook Messenger to the Delaware State Police or anonymously through Delaware Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-847-3333.

This tragic accident serves as a reminder of the importance of road safety and vigilance at intersections. The investigation is ongoing, and police are working to determine the sequence of events that led to the crash. As the community mourns the loss of Barbara Hageman, officials continue to emphasize the need for caution and adherence to traffic laws to prevent similar incidents in the future.