Thomas H. Draper, 76, Sustains Serious Injuries in Milford Crash

Robert L. Coberly, 35, Killed in Hit-and- Run Accident in Sandtown
September 7, 2017
Michael Bellafore, 27, Killed in Head-On Collision in Pike Creek
September 7, 2017

Thomas Draper Injured in Bicycle Versus Truck Accident on Slaughter Beach Road

Thomas H. Draper

Thomas H. Draper, 76, Sustains Serious Injuries in Milford Crash

Milford, Delaware (September 7, 2017) – According to the Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit, a bicyclist was critically injured after he collided with a truck in Sussex County Thursday.
The serious accident took place at about 7:35 a.m. on Slaughter Beach Road in the area of Wells Road in Milford.
As per an officer, a man identified as Thomas H. Draper, 76 from Milford was riding his bicycle on Slaughter Beach Road when he was hit by Shawn E. Armstrong from Lewes, driving a 2013 Ford F 150 pickup truck that was heading eastbound on Slaughter Beach Road.
The truck stopped immediately after the crash and called 9-1-1. Draper was taken to Bayhealth Milford Memorial Hospital before being flown to Baltimore Shock Trauma in critical condition.
Armstrong was not hurt in the collision.
Slaughter Beach Road was blocked for nearly three hours to pave the way for investigation and clearance of the scene.
An investigation into the incident is still ongoing.
In case you were a victim of an accident that took place because of the negligence of another person, it is advisable to file your case in court. It is in the court where an injury lawyer can help in defending your rights and guide you through the challenges that come along with cases of negligence. At Edelstein Martin & Nelson – Wilmington, we have been representing our clients for forty years now. Call us today for help with personal injury cases at (888)-208-8864.