***UPDATE- CRASH VICTIM DIES***

DSP News Release: Pedestrian Struck by Vehicle Dies

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Newark- Sean Jones, the pedestrian that was struck by a vehicle while attempting to cross Kirkwood Highway on Thursday, May 19, 2011 at approximately 9:00 p.m., has died. Jones was pronounced dead at the Christiana Hospital on Sunday, May 22, 2011 at approximately 10:25 a.m. He had been admitted to the hospital since the day of the crash. His body was turned over to the medical examiner’s office where an autopsy will be performed to determine the exact cause of death.

The investigation into the crash is continuing.

Wednesday, May 25, 2011 at 9:30 a.m.

Original releases below.

***UPDATE- PEDESTRIAN CHARGED***

DSP News Release:  Troopers Charge Pedestrian Struck by Vehicle

Operator/Vehicle:

Operator: Debra D. Massado, 58, New Castle, DE

Vehicle: 1995 Ford Taurus

Pedestrian: Sean Jones, 40, New Castle, DE

Charges:

-Crossing the Roadway at Other than a Crosswalk

-Failure to Carry a Light upon a Roadway

-Shoplifting

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Wilmington- The Delaware State Police have charged a 40 year old New Castle man after he was struck by a vehicle after committing a shoplifting west of Wilmington last night.

The incident occurred at approximately 9:00 p.m. on Thursday as Sean Jones, 40, was walking in a southbound direction across the eastbound lanes of Kirkwood Highway east of Limestone Road, Wilmington. Jones stepped into the path of a 1995 Ford Taurus which was traveling eastbound on Kirkwood Highway and which was being operated by Debra Massado, 58. After being struck, Jones traveled approximately 30 feet in an eastbound direction before landing in the roadway.

As troopers were investigating the crash, they observed numerous bottles of lotion and hand soap on Jones as well as in the roadway and on the hood of the Ford Taurus. Further investigation revealed that the items had come from the Deals Store located at 4429 Kirkwood Highway (Kirkwood Plaza) which was adjacent to the crash scene. Troopers responded to the store where it was determined that Jones had shoplifted the merchandise from the store just prior to the crash. However, the store employees were unaware that the shoplifting had occurred.

Sean Jones was transported by EMS to the Christiana Hospital where he was treated and admitted with numerous injuries. His injuries are not considered life threatening. Jones was cited by troopers with the above charges.

Debra Massado was also transported from the scene by EMS to the Christiana Hospital where she was treated and released with minor injuries.

Released Friday, May 20, 2011 at 10:10 a.m.

DSP News Release:  Troopers Probe Personal Injury Accident

Location: DE Rt. 2 (Kirkwood Highway) east of DE Rt. 7 (Limestone Road), Wilmington, DE

Date of Occurrence:  Thursday, May 19, 2011 at approximately 9:00 p.m.

Operators/Vehicles:  Unknown at this time

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The Delaware State Police are currently investigating a personal injury accident in which a pedestrian was struck that occurred on Kirkwood Highway directly in front of the Kirkwood Plaza Shopping Center. Initial information is that a male subject has been struck as he attempted to cross the eastbound lanes of the highway. The subject has been transported to the Christiana Hospital where he is currently being treated for his injuries.

Further information on this crash will be released upon the completion of this investigation. 

Released Thursday, May 19, 2011 at 10:45 p.m.