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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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State Police Investigating Early Morning Fatal Crash
Released Saturday, May 02, 2009
Millsboro – The Delaware State Police are currently investigating an overnight fatal crash that claimed the life of a 35 year old Millsboro man. Police were called to the crash at approximately 3:02 am on John J. Williams Hwy (SR 24) west of Gull Point Road.
Investigators discovered a 2004 Saturn Vue, operated by Patrick D. Cunnane, 35 of Millsboro was travailing westbound on SR 24when it failed to negotiate a left curve in the roadway. As a result, the Saturn exited the roadway and struck two large trees. Mr. Cunnane was not wearing a seatbelt and was ejected from the vehicle. He died at the scene form injuries sustained.
A witness to the crash informed investigators that just prior to the incident; the Saturn passed their vehicle on SR 24 at a high rate of speed - indicating speed was possibly a factor. Alcohol use is currently unknown.
Because of the crash the roadway was closed for a couple of hours. It has since been reopened. The crash remains under investigation.
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