Delaware State Police
News Release

Crash Closes Shipley Road

Released- Thursday, June 26, 2008

North Wilmington- On today’s date, at 11:06 a.m., Troopers were called to the area of Shipley Road north of Foulk Road for the report of a three vehicle crash.

A 2007 Kia Amante (operated by Fred Grossi of Wilmington) was stopped northbound on Shipley Road preparing to turn left into his driveway. He was waiting for traffic to clear so that he could make the turn.

A 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe (operated by Carra Breen of Wilmington) approached the Kia from behind and rear ended same for the initial impact.

After this first crash, the Tahoe veered left into the southbound lane of travel at which time it struck the side of a 2003 Mack dump truck (operated by Michael Morehart of Bear). The impact ruptured the fuel tank of the dump truck resulting in a fuel leakage and road closure.

Ms. Breen was transported to Wilmington Hospital where she was treated and released for a cut to her lip. She was cited with Inattentive Driving.

No other injuries were reported. The road is still closed at this time. It is unknown when it will re-open. An additional release will be provided when the road opens.