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Final Release – Overturned Fuel Truck in Dover Released – Monday, July 14, 2008 (2:09 p.m.) Dover – The following is an account of the crash that occurred earlier this afternoon on Pearsons Corner Road and West Denneys Road. At approximately 10:50 a.m. a 2002 Chevrolet 6 – wheel tanker truck (operated by David A. Collins, 44, of Camden - Wyoming, Delaware and owned by C.L. Burchenal Oil of Camden) was traveling northbound on Pearsons Corner Road just south of West Denneys Road. The operator apparently drifted off the right shoulder of the roadway causing the truck to go down into a drainage ditch. The truck then overturned into the embankment on the side of the road. The tanker truck was carrying approximately 1000 gallons of fuel oil as well as 350 gallons of kerosene. Division of Natural Resources responded to the scene as there was approximately 30 gallons of kerosene leaking from the vehicle. Shortly thereafter, the kerosene was contained and clean up was completed. After transferring the remainder of the fuel oil and kerosene to another truck, the roadway will be reopened within the hour. No other vehicles were involved. Alcohol was not a factor and it is undetermined if seatbelts were used. Mr. Collins was cited by Troopers for Failure to Remain in Lane. ### Preliminary Release- Overturned Fuel Truck in Dover Released – Monday, July 14, 2008 (11:15 a.m.) Dover- A single vehicle overturned fuel truck has restricted traffic flow in the area of Pearsons Corner Road and West Denneys Road. Motorists should be made aware to take alternate routes. No injuries have been reported. Fire apparatus and Troopers are responding to the scene. Details of this crash will be provided when available and confirmed. ### |
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