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Propane Truck Overturns in Crash west of Dover Released Friday, October 10, 2008 Dover – The Delaware State Police are currently investigating a serious crash that occurred today at 11:50 pm on Hazletville Rd west of Wyoming Mill road. Troopers determined a 2008 KW Petroleum truck, owned by Poores Propane, operated by James C. Reed, 50 of Clayton was traveling eastbound on Hazletville Rd in a curve in the roadway. A 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser, operated by Donald H. Stump, 57 of Dover was travelling westbound on Hazletville Rd when it entered the same curve. The PT cruiser failed to remain in their lane of travel and crossed the double yellow line sideswiping the propane truck. As a result, the propane truck overturned damaging the tank causing some of its contents (propane) to leak out. The operator, Mr. Reed, was wearing a seatbelt and sustained minor injuries. He was taken to Kent General Hospital by ambulance. Alcohol is not a factor on his behalf. The operator of the PT Cruiser, Mr. Stump, was seriously injured and flown by DSP helicopter to Christiana Hospital. Seatbelt use and alcohol use are currently unknown on his behalf. Officials from DNREC and the Camden Wyoming Fire Department are on scene controlling the spilled propane. The roadway is currently closed and is expected to be reopened within the hour. The crash remains under investigation
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