UPDATE: CRASH KILLS LONGNECK/MILLSBORO RESIDENT

Operator and Vehicle Information:

• Herbert E. Crossan Jr-80 Millsboro, De
• 2000 Ford Taurus

Victim:

• Herbert E. Crossan Jr-80 Millsboro, De (Deceased)

Updated Resume:

Longneck/Millsboro-Delaware State Police earlier today responded to a motor vehicle crash on Long Neck Road .2 miles S/O Pot Nets Road CR 22C.

The crash involved a 2000 Ford Taurus driven by Herbert E. Crossan Jr-80 of Longneck/Millsboro Delaware.  Crossan was traveling northbound on Long Neck Road toward John J. Williams Highway, rounding a sharp left curve in the roadway. 

Crossan’s vehicle for an unknown reason exited the east edge of the roadway and traveled 300 feet around the entire curve before colliding head-on with a telephone pole.  Earlier information obtained advised Crossan collided with a tree (Tree information is incorrect).   

Crossan was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash and died at the scene as a result of injuries sustained in the crash.  Crossan was the sole occupant of the Ford Taurus.  A preliminary investigation does not indicate alcohol or speed as a factor in the crash however the investigation is on going.      

Delaware State Police Crash Reconstruction Unit is continuing to investigate the crash and ask the public to contact Delaware State Police CRU at 302-644-5020

Ext. 112 with information about the crash.

07/06/11 6:25 pm

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DSP News Release: State Police on Scene of a Serious Motor Vehicle Crash 

Location:

• Longneck Road in the area of Pot Nets Bayside

DATE and TIME:

• Wednesday July 6, 2011

Resume:

Longneck-Delaware State Police Crash Reconstruction Unit is currently on scene of a serious motor vehicle crash.  The crash was reported to the 911 center at approximately 2:02 p.m.

The crash occurred on Longneck Road in the area of Pot Nets Bayside.  A preliminary investigation suggests the crash involves one vehicle into a tree. 

Longneck Road in the area of Pot Nets Bayside is currently closed to local traffic.  Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect long delays. 

A more detailed press release will be disseminated as soon as additional information is made available.