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Updated Release #2- I-95 Fatal Crash Released- Thursday, March 20, 2008 Wilmington- Authorities have identified the driver of the vehicle involved in the I-95 fatal crash from last evening. Jerrin L. Averiett, 28, of Olympia Avenue in Claymont was operating a 2000 Toyota Solara at the time of the incident. This investigation revealed Averiett was traveling I-95 southbound just south of Route 202 when he lost control of his vehicle for an unknown reason. The Toyota struck the steel guardrail on the west side of the roadway. The vehicle continued over the guardrail and ended up in a wooded area where it struck a tree. The operator was pronounced dead at the scene. He was wearing his seatbelt. This crash remains under investigation. Traffic in the area was affected for approximately two hours.
### Updated Release #1- I-95 Fatal Crash Released- Wednesday, March 19, 2008 Wilmington- Confirmation has been received that this crash involves a fatality. One subject was pronounced dead at the scene. The final press release in regards to this incident can be expected tomorrow morning- March 20th. ### Preliminary Release- Possible Fatality Released- Wednesday, March 19, 2008 Wilmington- The Delaware State Police are currently on the scene of a single vehicle crash on I-95 southbound, just south of Route 202. This incident came in on March 19th at approximately 9:39 p.m. Reports from the scene indicate this crash may involve a fatality. This report is preliminary only as this incident just came in to police. Motorist can expect delays in the area. The vehicle involved is off of the roadway and officers are currently checking the perimeter of the crash scene for any additional victims. Another release will follow when information pertaining to this incident at known and confirmed. |
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