***UPDATE***

DSP News Release: Delmar Teen Dies in Traffic Accident

Location: Providence Church Road south of SR 54 (Line Road), Delmar, DE

Date and Time of Occurrence:  Monday October 3, 2011 at 7:15 p.m.

Operator and Vehicle:

-Kelly M. Hovatter, 31, Salisbury, MD

-2007 Lincoln MKX

Victim:  Jared West, 15, Delmar, DE

Resume:   

Delmar, DE- The Delaware State Police Crash Reconstruction Unit is currently investigating a fatal motor vehicle crash in which a Delmar teen was killed yesterday evening.

The incident occurred at approximately 7:15 p.m. Monday as Jared West was either walking or riding a skateboard in the southbound lane of Providence Church Road, south of Line Road in Delmar, DE.  West, who was wearing dark clothing, was then struck from behind by a 2007 Lincoln MKX which was being operated by Kelly Hovatter, 31, and which was also traveling southbound on Providence Church Road. West landed in the southbound lane of the roadway. He was transported by EMS from the scene to the Peninsula Regional Medical Center where he was pronounced dead from the injuries he sustained in the accident. Kelly Hovatter was not injured.

Providence Church Road was closed for approximately four hours as the crash was cleared.

This crash remains under investigation at this time.

Released Tuesday, October 04, 2011 at 5:00 a.m.

Original releases below

***UPDATE***

Providence Church Road has been re-opened.

The Delaware State Police Crash Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate the crash which involves a confirmed pedestrian fatality.

More specific details of the crash to be released at the conclusion of the preliminary investigation.

Released: Tuesday, October 04, 2011 at 12:10 a.m.

Original release below

DSP News Release: Traffic Advisory - Serious Motor Vehicle Crash

Location: Providence Church Road at Line Road, Delmar, DE

Date and Time of Occurrence:  Monday, October 03, 2011 at 8:10 p.m.

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Delmar, DE- The Delaware State Police are currently on-scene investigating a serious motor vehicle crash in the area of Providence Church Road at Line Road, Delmar, DE.

Troopers are advising that N/B Providence Church Road is closed as the crash is being investigated. Commuters are advised to avoid the area completely and find an alternate route of travel to their destination.  Updated information will be provided as information on the crash becomes available.

Released Monday, October 03, 2011 at 8:55 p.m.