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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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Serious Crash Sends Several to Area Hospitals
Released- Monday, June 01, 2009
Lewes-The investighation into the below crash revealed that Mr. Cooper (1993 Plymouth Van) was traveling southbound on Hollymount Road approaching the “T” intersection of Hollymount Road and SR 24.
Mr. Manchor (2003 Ford Taurus) was traveling westbound on SR 24 approaching Hollymount Road.
Mr. Grove (1992 GMC Van) was traveling eastbound on SR 24.
Mr. Cooper failed to stop at the posted stop sign on Hollymount Road and attempted to make a left turn onto SR 24 causing his Plymouth mini van to be struck on the left front bumper by the right front bumper and fender of the Ford Taurus. The Taurus continued onto the grassy south edge of the road where it came to rest. The Plymouth then rotated clockwise and it's front collided with the front of the GMC van where both vehicles came to rest in the eastbound lane of SR 24.
None of the occupants in Mr. Cooper's vehicle were seatbelted, nor was Mr. Powell (rear seat of Ford Taurus). All other occupants were properly restrained.
CORRECTION: Christine Fox was the rear seat passenger oft he Plymouth mini van. William Spence was thwe front seat passenger of the Plymouth mini van.
This investigation is ongoing. ____________________________________________________________________________________
PRELIMINARY RELEASE
Serious Injury Crash Sends Several to Area Hospital
Released-Sunday, May 31, 2009
Lewes-Shortly before 4:00 p.m. this afternoon, Troop 7 patrol troopers responded to Route 24 at Holly Mount Road for reports of a serious crash.
Details of this crash are sketchy, however, the initial investigation revealed that David Cooper, 30 of Millsboro was operating a 1993 Plymouth Mini-van at the time of the crash. Mr. Cooper was not injured, however, his front seat passenger, Christine Fox, 34, of Millsboro was airlifted to Christiana Emergency Room after being ejected from the vehicle. Mrs. Fox’s injuries have not been confirmed. Mr. Cooper’s rear passenger, William Spence, 16, of Millsboro, was transported by ambulance to Beebe Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
Nicholas J. Manchor, 53, of Millsboro was operating a 2003 Ford Taurus at the time of the crash. Mr. Manchor was transported by ambulance to Beebe Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Mr. Manchor’s front seat passenger, Carol Manchor was air lifted to Christiana Emergency Room with non-life threatening injuries. Mr. Manchor’s rear passenger, James Powell, 28, of Vorhees, NJ was transported by ambulance to Christiana Emergency Room with non-life threatening injuries. Another rear seat passenger in Mr. Manchor’s vehicle was uninjured.
G. Gardner Grove, 52, of Lewes was operating a 1992 GMC van. Mr. Grove was alone in his vehicle and he was uninjured.
Alcohol is suspected on the part of Mr. Cooper.
An updated release will be submitted when additional details are known and confirmed.
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