DSP News Release:  One Suspected Drunk Driver Crashes into the rear of a 2^nd Alleged Drunk Driver

Location: 

• US 13 N/O Middleford Road Seaford, Delaware

DATE and TIME:  

• Saturday April 2, 2011 11:07 p.m.

Victim(s):

• 22 year old Seaford woman

Defendant(s) Charge(s) and Bond Information:  

• Lavoya T. Neal-30 Salisbury, MD (Male)
• Vehicular Assault Second Degree (M)
• Possession of (Ecstasy) a Non-Narcotic Schedule I Controlled Substance
• Driving a Vehicle Under the Influence of Alcohol
• Driving Without a Valid License
• Sussex Correctional Center $1,600.00 secured bond

• Evelyn M. Williams-31 Salisbury, MD
• Vehicular Assault Second Degree (M)
• Driving a Vehicle Under the Influence of Alcohol
• Driving Without a Valid License
• Released after posting $1,100.00 secured bond

Resume:

Seaford-Delaware State Troopers Saturday evening investigated a three vehicle crash on US 13 N/O Middleford Road Seaford Delaware. 

As a result of the traffic investigation Delaware State Police charged a Salisbury couple with Driving under the Influence of Alcohol and Vehicular Assault.  State Police charged Lovoya T. Neal-30 and Evelyn M. Williams-31 both of Salisbury for alleged drunk driving and additional offenses. 

The crash occurred as Williams was following Neal back to their Salisbury residence.  Williams was driving a Pontiac Grand Am and Neal a Ford Crown Victoria.  Neal was southbound on US 13 when he observed a red light and suddenly stopped for traffic.  Williams who was following Neal could not stop in time and rear ended Neal’s car.  After Neal’s car was hit it was propelled forward and struck the rear of a Mitsubishi Diamante driven by a 22 year old Seaford woman.  The Seaford woman suffered minor back strain and was treated and released from Nanticoke Hospital. 

Delaware State Police through their investigation determined Williams and Neal were driving their vehicles under the influence of alcohol.  Additionally Neal was found in possession of a small quantity of Ecstasy (MDMA). 

Neal and Williams were both charged with Vehicular Assault, Driving under the Influence of Alcohol and Driving without a Valid License.  Neal was also charged with Possession of Ecstasy.  Neal, following arraignment was held in Sussex Correctional Institute on $1,600.00 secured bond.  Williams was released after posting $1,100.00 secured bond.