Three Vehicle
Crash Clogs Interstate
Released-
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Newark-
On Wednesday, May 21, 2008, at approximately 7:36 a.m., Troopers
responded to I-95 southbound at Churchmans Marsh for the report of a
three vehicle crash.
A 2008 DART bus
(operated by Edward Dean, 54, of Middletown) was stopped in
traffic. A 2006 Toyota Prius (operated by William Hyland, 59, of
Wilmington) was slowing down behind the DART bus. A 1996 Hy-Point
Farms refrigerated truck (operated by Leonard Hartnett, 53, of
Wilmington) was approaching the Prius from behind and rear-ended
same after not stopping in time. This initial impact forced the
Prius into the rear of the DART bus.
Mr. Hartnett was
cited for Inattentive Driving.
No injuries were
reported. The DART bus was occupied by twelve people. Traffic was
impacted for approximately one hour while this crash was
investigated.