Delaware State Police
News Release

Speed a Factor in Late Night Fatal Crash

Released- Wednesday, June 11, 2008

Edgemoor- The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) is investigating a fatal crash which occurred on today’s date at approximately 12:48 a.m.

This investigation revealed a 2002 Ford Mustang (operated by William McVey, 36, of New Castle) was traveling in the right thru lane of I-495 southbound and was approaching the off-ramp to Edgemoor Road. A witness traveling behind the Ford reported that the Mustang was traveling well below the posted speed limit of 65 miles per hour. The witness moved to the center lane to pass it. At this point, McVey allegedly accelerated to a high rate of speed, passed the witness, and traveled straight onto the right shoulder (the roadway curves to the left in this area).

The right front end of the Mustang scraped the steel guardrail for the initial impact. The Ford then veered sharply to the left and crossed all three travel lanes. Its left front end then struck the concrete barrier for the second impact. The Mustang then angled back into the left thru lane and overturned onto its roof. Mr. MeVey was ejected from the vehicle while it was overturning.

William McVey was pronounced dead at Christiana Hospital. He was not wearing his seatbelt.

This crash remains under investigation. Speed is considered a factor, however, it is unknown if the driver was impaired.

No other vehicles were involved and no one else was occupying the Mustang.

Traffic was diverted for approximately two hours while this crash was investigated.