Delaware State Police
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Corporal/1 Jeffrey C. Whitmarsh, II
Cell 302.598.5188 

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Bumper Cars on Route 13

Released- Wednesday, April 16, 2008

New Castle- Troopers from the Delaware State Police are investigating a seven car Hit and Run crash which occurred this morning at 7:53 a.m.

A 2004 Dodge Durango (unknown operator) was traveling northbound on Route 13 in the left lane when it rear-ended a stopped 1992 Chevrolet Lumina (operated by Richard Cascarina, 22, of New Castle) at Route 141.  The Dodge then veered to the right and struck a 2005 Chevrolet Aveo (operated by Joshua Long, 24, of Hartley).  The Durango went back to the left and sideswiped a 2007 Toyota Scion (operated by Johnny McClain, 25, of Newark).  The Dodge went back to the right where it rear-ended a 2007 Saturn Ion (Kristian Schorah, 40, of New Castle).  The Ion was pushed into the rear of a 2006 Mazda 3 (operated by Tina Cesarone, 32, of Bear).  The Dodge continued forward, making its way through the wreckage where it rear-ended a 2007 Jeep Commander (operated by James Gordon, 31, of Bear).  The Dodge then fled the scene, northbound on Route 13. 

Apparently the Dodge was not finished as it was involved in yet another collision when it struck the rear of a 2004 Freightliner (operated by Luther Fleming, 30, of Chestertown, MD).  The Dodge again fled the scene and was last seen on Route 13 northbound toward Wilmington.

Authorities are seeking the Dodge Durango and its operator.  The Durango is described as grey in color bearing Delaware registration 27353. It was operated by a black male in his 30’s.

Anyone with information pertaining to this case can call investigators at 302-834-2620 ext 573 or Crime Stoppers at 1.800.TIP.3333.  On line tip submissions can be made via http://dsp.delaware.gov/crimstop.htm.

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