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State of Delaware Department of Safety and Homeland Security
Division of State Police
Superintendent Thomas F. Mac Leish |
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Woman Drives into House in Laurel
Initial Release - Saturday July 11, 2009 (5:05 p.m.)
Laurel - A house was struck early this morning after a woman who was following too closely, veered off the road and struck a house.
At approximately 6:45 a.m. a 1999 Ford Contour (operated by Shaneka N. Ricks, 26, of Seaford) was traveling northbound on Seaford Road (US 13 Alternate) when a green mini van in front of her slowed to look at a yard sale in the area. Ms. Ricks avoided the mini van by applying her brakes and swerving to the right, losing control of the vehicle. The vehicle continued off the east edge of the roadway and struck a house located at 28565 Seaford Road.
Three children inside the car, ages 11 months, 2 years old, and 3 years old, were not properly restrained in car seats and were immediately transported to Peninsula Regional Medical Center (P. R. M. C.) in Salisbury where they were all treated for non-life threatening injuries.
The subjects inside the residence were not injured during the crash, but there was extensive damage to the house.
Ms. Ricks was cited for Child Restraints in Motor Vehicles, Following Too Closely, and Failure to Have Valid Insurance.
Alcohol was not a factor.
Seaford Road from Camp Road to Mt. Zion Road was closed for approximately three hours while gas and electrical crews could work at the house. Estimated damage to the home is unknown.
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