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Update Dover Man Critical Following Crash name released

Released November 13, 2008 4:45 pm

Felton-A Dover man is still in critical condition after being involved in a crash.  Charles O. Bounds -63 of Dover was westbound on Willow Grove road when his 2003 Honda Pilot crashed into the rear of a 2009 garbage truck pinning Bounds.  Bounds had to be extricated from his vehicle.  Bounds suffered a head injury and then he was transported to Christiana Hospital where he is still listed in critical condition. 

Dover Man Critical after Morning Crash               

Released November 13, 2008

Felton-Delaware State Police Crash Reconstruction Unit is investigating a crash which occurred on Willow Grove Road in the area of Sandtown road Kent County.  The crash occurred around 7:29 this morning.

A 2009 Mack garbage truck of RPJ Waste services driven by Steven A Ford-46 of Smyrna was stopped for a school bus on Willow Grove road.  A 2003 Honda Pilot driven by 63 year old Dover man was traveling westbound behind the garbage truck and appears to have failed the see the stopped traffic.  The Honda Pilot struck the right rear of the garbage truck with the left front of his Honda Pilot.  The Dover man became trapped and was extricated by the Felton Fire Department. 

The Dover man was transported to Kent General Hospital however will eventually be transported to Christiana Hospital via State Police Aviation.  The Dover man suffered head trauma as a result of the crash. 

An update release will be sent with the Honda driver information following proper notification. 

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