Delaware State Police
News Release

Update #2 Fatal Crash on Route 4

Released- Tuesday, May 13, 2008

Five Points- A second person has died as a result of the crash which occurred on Route 4 at Champlain Avenue on May the 4th.

Doris M. Starr, 79, of Wilmington, was pronounced dead Sunday evening, May the 11th, at Christiana Hospital.

The driver of the Honda, Eduardo Rodriguez, 21, of Virginia Avenue in Wilmington, was formally charged on May the 5th with Disregarding a Traffic Control Device (traffic violation), Driving without a License (traffic violation) and Operating a Motor Vehicle Causing Death of Another Person (misdemeanor). Additional charges are now pending as a result of the death of Ms. Starr. Rodriguez is scheduled for a preliminary hearing tomorrow in New Castle County.

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Update #1 Fatal Crash on Route 4

Released- Sunday, May 4, 2008

Five Points- The operator of the 1992 Honda has been identified as Eduardo Rodriguez, 21, of Wilmington. He was transported to Christiana Hospital and admitted in serious condition.

The operator of the 1998 Saturn has been identified as Doris Grant, 76, of Wilmington. She was transported and admitted to Christiana Hospital in serious condition.

A passenger in the Saturn, Dorothy Marciniszyn, 83, of Wilmington, died as a result of the injuries she sustained during this crash. Also a passenger in this car was Doris Starr, 79, of Wilmington. Ms. Starr was critically injured and is currently in serious condition at Christiana Hospital.

Investigators have determined the Honda ran a red light and struck the Honda. Also, they learned that Mr. Rodriguez is not a licensed driver. Alcohol is not a factor in this crash.

This crash remains under investigation and no charges have been filed as of yet.

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Preliminary News Release- Fatal Crash on Route 4

Released- Sunday, May 4, 2008

Five Points- The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is currently on the scene of a fatal crash on Route 4 at Champlain Avenue. This incident was reported today's date at approximately 3:00 p.m.

The crash involved two vehicles- a Honda Accord and a Saturn sedan. The Honda was traveling eastbound on Route 4 approaching Champlain Avenue. The Saturn was southbound on Champlain and entered the intersection with Route 4 when it was struck by the Honda.

There is a traffic signal at this intersection and investigators are still determining who had the right of way.

A female occupant in the Saturn was pronounced dead at the scene.

An additional release will be forthcoming later this evening once the details of the crash are known an confirmed.

The roadway is shut down at this time, however, traffic is able to navigate around the crash scene by traveling through the adjacent neighborhoods.