DSP News Release:  Troopers on Scene of a Serious Personal Injury Accident

Location: DE Rt. 1 southbound at Black Diamond Road, Smyrna, DE

Date and Time of Occurrence:  Friday, July 01, 2011 at approximately 7:20 p.m.

Operators/Vehicles:  Unknown at this time

Resume:   

Smyrna- The Delaware State Police are currently on the scene of a serious motor vehicle crash that occurred this evening on DE Rt. 1 in Smyrna, DE

Initial information is that the accident involves a vehicle that has rolled over on southbound DE Rt. 1 in the area of Black Diamond Road. One subject has been transported by Delaware State Police Helicopter to the Christiana Hospital with serious injuries.

DE Rt. 1 northbound and southbound are both closed at this time and commuters should seek alternate routes of travel.

The investigation into this crash is in its initial stages. Further information will be released after it is received.

Released Friday, July 01, 2011 at 7:55 p.m.