Delaware State Police
News Release

Update on Traffic Crash on I-495

Released- Tuesday, May 20, 2008

Claymont- Investigators have concluded the investigation into the morning crash that closed I-495.

On today’s date, at 6:51 a.m., Troopers responded to I-495 southbound just south of the Pennsylvania state line for a single vehicle crash.

A 2005 GMC Sierra pick up truck (operated by James Christie, 50, of Aston, PA) was traveling southbound on I-495. Christie was traveling around a bend in the roadway at which time he also attempted to change lanes. He lost control of his truck on the wet road, hit a guardrail and ultimately overturned.

The driver was wearing his seatbelt. Mr. Christie was transported to Wilmington Hospital where he was treated and released with non-life threatening injuries. He was cited for Careless Driving.

The roadway was closed in both directions for approximately 20 minutes. The right lane of I-495 southbound is still closed at this time as DelDOT is making repairs to the guardrail. Troopers are no longer on the scene.

Any additional questions in regards to the road closure should be directed to DelDOT.