***UPDATE***

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Seaford, DE- Alexis Mulford, the 16 year old driver injured in this morning’s motor vehicle crash on US Rt. 13 just south in Seaford, has died from her injuries. Mulford was pronounced dead at approximately 1:45 p.m. at the Christiana Hospital.

This crash remains under investigation at this time.

Released Wednesday, November 23, 2011 at 5:20 p.m.

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***UPDATE***

DSP News Release: Seaford Teen Seriously Injured in Crash

Location: US Rt. 13 southbound at Ockels Drive, approximately 1 mile south of Seaford, DE

Date and Time of Occurrence: Wednesday, November 23, 2011 at 9:55 a.m.

Operators and Vehicles:

Operator #1: Gloria J. Bolden, 53, Seaford, DE

Vehicle #1: 2001 Nissan Maxima

Operator #2: Alexis Mulford, 16, Seaford, DE

Vehicle #2: 1998 Honda Civic

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Seaford, DE- The Delaware State Police Crash Reconstruction Unit is currently investigating a serious motor vehicle crash in which a Seaford teen was injured this morning.

The initial investigation has revealed that Alexis Mulford, 16, was operating a 1998 Honda Civic and had been stopped at stop sign on eastbound Ockels Drive at the intersection of US Rt. 13. Mulford, however, failed to remain stopped at the stop sign and entered the path of a 2001 Nissan Maxima which was being operated by Gloria Bolden and which was traveling in the left hand lane of US Rt. 13 southbound approaching Ockels Drive. The front of Bolden’s vehicle struck the driver’s door of the Honda Civic. Alexis Mulford was trapped in her vehicle until she could be freed by responding emergency medical services.

Mulford was transported from the scene by EMS to the Nanticoke Memorial Hospital and then flown by helicopter to the Christiana Hospital in Newark, where she has been admitted with serious injuries. Gloria Bolden was also transported from the scene by EMS to the Nanticoke Memorial Hospital where she was treated and released for minor injuries.

US Rt. 13 at the intersection of Ockels Drive (Airport Road) was closed for approximately 2 hours as the crash was investigated and cleared.

This crash remains under investigation at this time.

Released Wednesday, November 23, 2011 at 2:50 p.m.

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DSP News Release:  Troopers on Scene of Serious Motor Vehicle Crash

Location: US Rt. 13 and Airport Road, Seaford, DE

Date and Time of Occurrence:  Wednesday, November 23, 2011 at approximately 9:55 a.m.

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Seaford, DE- The Delaware State Police are currently at the scene of a serious motor vehicle crash in Seaford.

Initial indication is that there are several vehicles involved in the crash that occurred at US Rt. 13 and Airport Road, with at least one person seriously injured.

The roadway at the crash scene is closed at this time and commuters are asked to find alternate means of travel.

The investigation into this crash is in its preliminary stages. More information will be released at a later time.

Released Wednesday, November 23, 2011 at 11:03 a.m.