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Updated Information – SR1 Crash Released-Tuesday, February 12, 2008 Dover-Yesterday at approximately 2:10 p.m., state troopers from Troop 3 were dispatched to SR1 southbound in the area of the toll plaza to investigate a reported vehicle crash involving three vehicles including a tractor-trailer. Upon arrival investigators learned a 1995 Freightliner tractor-trailer operated by Roger E. Blades, Sr., 64 of Parsonsburg, Md., was southbound behind a 1977 Ford tow-truck operated by Lewin E. Steele, 55, of Smyrna, De. The Ford was towing a 2006 Ford box truck owned by a Milton based overhead door company. The Ford was rear ended by the Freightliner. The vehicles continued approximately two-hundred feet before coming to rest in the median. Roger E. Blades was wearing a seatbelt. He was not injured. Mr. Blades was charged with Inattentive Driving. Lewin E. Steele was wearing a seatbelt. He was transported to Kent General Hospital. He was treated and released for non life-threatening injuries. Mr. Steele’s passenger, Thomas N. Vanvliet, 33 of Harrington was also wearing a seatbelt and transported to Kent General Hospital. Mr. Vanvliet was treated and released for non life-threatening injuries. Alcohol was not a factor in the crash. SR 1 southbound between Exit 104 and Exit 95 was closed for several hours while troopers examined the scene and Del-dot personnel replaced barriers damaged in the crash.
### ***Preliminary News Release*** Vehicle Crash Involving Tractor Trailer Shuts Down SR 1 Released-Monday, February 11, 2008 Dover-The Delaware State Police are currently investigating a vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 2:10 p.m. on SR 1 in the area of the Main Toll Plaza. First reports from the scene indicate a tractor-trailer and box truck are involved. There is a report of at least one injury at this time. Fire personnel, state troopers and DNREC are on scene. SR 1 southbound between Exit 104 and Exit 95 is currently closed while Del-dot workers replace barriers damaged in the crash. Motorists can expect delays. More information will be released when it becomes available. ### |
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