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Cpl/2 John "Wes" Barnett Jr.
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Final-Updated Information-Vehicle Crash

Released-Wednesday, March 26, 2008

Georgetown-The Delaware State Police is releasing the following information regarding a vehicle crash reported earlier today. 

Upon arrival at the scene officers learned a 1999 Dodge Caravan operated by Elmer J. Gordillo-Lopez, 26, of Georgetown was traveling southbound on a private driveway east of US113 northbound.

While traveling south the van hit 2-year-old Brayan O. Sota-Escalante, also of Georgetown. Sota-Escalante was transported to Christiana Hospital and treated for injuries sustained in the crash. His injuries are non-life threatening. 

Alcohol was not a factor in the crash.  It’s unknown if Gordillo-Lopez was wearing a seatbelt.  He was not injured.  Georgetown Police Department will be conducting the investigation.  Further inquiries should be directed to the Georgetown Police Department. 

 

***Preliminary News Release***

Pedestrian Involved Vehicle Crash Involving Child

Released-Wednesday, March 26, 2008

Georgetown-The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) is currently on the scene of a serious vehicle crash involving a pedestrian and at least one vehicle.

The incident occurred at approximately 5:40 p.m. just east of US113 northbound within Georgetown city limits.  The child, a 2-year-old male, suffered serious injuries and has been flown to Christiana Hospital.

No other information is available at this time.  The investigation is in its early stages.  Supplementary facts will be released to the media as soon as practical.  US113 northbound is open.

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