Delaware State Police are currently investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash in Frankford that took place on Tuesday afternoon.
Officials said the incident involved a 2018 Chevrolet Trax, which for reasons still under determination, veered off the east edge of Dupont Boulevard as it neared Frankford Avenue and collided with the side of a residence.
The driver of the Chevrolet, a 75-year-old woman whose identity has not yet been released pending family notification, was transported to a local hospital following the accident.
The woman succumbed to her injuries later that evening. According to the reports, there were no injuries reported among the occupants of the house impacted by the crash.
Throughout the investigation of the incident, traffic flow on the roadway was maintained. Authorities are continuing to look into the circumstances leading up to the crash. Further details will be provided as the investigation progresses.