***UPDATE***

DSP News Release:  Two Injured in Laurel Area Crash

Location: Eastbound SR 20 (Concord Road) east of Kaye Road, Laurel, DE

Date and Time of Occurrence:  Saturday, July 02, 2011 at 6:50 a.m.

Operators/Vehicles:

Operator #1: Ronald Kolarik, 60, Berlin, Maryland

Vehicle #2: 2011 International Tractor and flatbed trailer (owned by Mountaire Farms of Delaware)

Operator #2: Aaron R. Jefferson, 25, Seaford, DE

Vehicle #2: 2002 GMC Envoy

Charges:

-Failure to Remain in Lane of Travel

-Operator’s License not in Possession

Resume:   

Laurel- The Delaware State Police are investigating a two vehicle crash in which a tractor and trailer overturned trapping the operator that occurred this morning outside of Laurel.

The crash happened at approximately 6:50 a.m. this morning as Aaron Jefferson, 25, was operating a 2002 GMC Envoy and was traveling westbound on Concord Road just east of Kaye Road. For an unknown reason, Jefferson’s vehicle crossed the center line where it then struck the front left side of a 2011 International tractor pulling a flatbed trailer and which was being operated by Ronald Kolarik, 60. After the collision, the tractor trailer skidded off of the roadway and then rolled onto its side, trapping Kolarik inside. He was eventually freed by members of the responding fire company and then transported to the Nanticoke Hospital where he was treated and released for his injuries.

Aaron Jefferson was also transported from the scene by EMS to the Nanticoke Hospital where he was treated and admitted with non life threatening injuries. Jefferson was cited by Troopers for the above charges.

Released Saturday, July 02, 2011 at 2:35 p.m.

DSP News Release:  Troopers on Scene of Serious Crash in Seaford

Location: Concord Road and Kaye Road just east of Seaford, DE

Date of Occurrence:  Saturday, July 02, 2011 at approximately 6:50 a.m.

Operators/Vehicles:  Unknown at this time

Resume:  

Seaford- The Delaware State Police are currently investigating a serious motor vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 6:50 a.m. this morning on Concord Road and Kaye Road east of the Seaford, DE town limits. Initial information is that there are three vehicles involved in the crash including a tractor trailer which has overturned. The number of injured parties and the extent of their injuries is unknown at this time. The roadways in the area of the crash scene are currently closed and commuters should find alternate means of travel.

The investigation into this crash is in its initial stages. More details will be released at the conclusion of the investigation.

Released Saturday, July 02, 2011 at &;40 a.m.