DSP News Release:  Three Injured in Greenville Crash

Location: Kennett Pike at Campbell Road, Greenville, DE

Date of Occurrence:  Sunday, May 08, 2011 at 3:05 p.m.

Operators/Vehicles:

Operator 1: Nathaniel J. Swisher, 23, Wilmington, DE

Vehicle 1: Mitsubishi Eclipse

Operator 2: Mary Voitus, 67, Hockessin, DE

Vehicle 2: 2007 Chevrolet Trail Blazer

Other Injured:

-21 year old Wilmington, DE man

-16 year old Barlington, MD female

Charges:

-Vehicular Assault (2 counts)

-Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol

-Reckless Driving

-Failure to Remain in a Lane of Travel

Resume:   

Greenville- The Delaware State Police are currently investigating a two vehicle crash which occurred this afternoon in Greenville.

The incident occurred at approximately 3:05 p.m. as Nathaniel J. Swisher, 23, was operating a Mitsubishi Eclipse and was traveling on eastbound Campbell Road at an apparent high rate of speed. As Swisher approached traffic that was backed up on Campbell Road, he attempted to turn onto southbound Kennett Pike in an attempt to avoid striking the traffic. Swisher, however; was unable to complete the turn successfully due to his high rate of speed and crossed Kennett Pike where his vehicle then struck a 2007 Chevrolet Trail Blazer that was stopped for a red light on northbound Kennett Pike and which was being operated by Mary Voitus, 67, of Hockessin, DE. 

Nathaniel Swisher as well as two passengers in his vehicle were all transported from the scene by EMS to the Christiana Hospital where they were treated for non-life threatening injuries. Mary Voitus as well as a passenger in her vehicle were not injured.

Troopers have obtained warrants charging Nathaniel Swisher with the above list of crimes. He will be arrested at a later time. This crash remains under investigation.

Released Sunday, May 08, 2011 at 9:30 p.m.