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Morning Crash Closes SR 24 East of Millsboro Released-Thursday, March 20, 2008 Millsboro-Earlier today, State Troopers from Troop 4 were dispatched to SR24 (John J. Williams Hwy) and Gull Point Road to investigate a reported crash involving several vehicles. Upon arrival at the scene, troopers learned at approximately 9:37 a.m. a 1998 Chevrolet Blazer operated by Tasha A. Nock, 25, of Millsboro was westbound on SR24. According to witnesses, the Blazer veered out of control and entered the eastbound lane striking an eastbound 2003 Town and Country Chrysler mini-van operated by Franklin L. Tilley, 39, of Millsboro. The Blazer also struck a 2000 Cadillac Deville traveling eastbound behind the van. The operator of the Deville, 47-year-old Elizabeth A. Kirkey of Millsboro was transported to Beebe Medical Center and treated for non-life threatening injuries. Kirkey was wearing a seatbelt. Knock was wearing a seatbelt and was flown to Peninsula Regional Medical Center. Knock was treated for non-life threatening injuries. A female passenger in her vehicle was also wearing a seatbelt and transported to Beebe Medical Center and treated for non-life threatening injuries. The operator of the Chrysler mini-van, Franklin L. Tilley, was wearing a seatbelt and was flown to Christiana Hospital. Franklin L. Tilley was treated for non-life threatening injuries. Tilley’s wife, Andrea Tilley, 38 of Millsboro was passenger was also wearing a seatbelt and was transported to Beebe Medical Center. She was treated for non-life threatening injuries. Knock was charged with Driving under the Influence. SR24 was closed for approximately one hour while investigators examined the scene. |
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