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Felton Man Dies in Fatal Crash Released Thursday, December 25, 2008 Viola – The Delaware State Police are currently investigating a single car fatal crash that occurred last evening at approximately 11:45 pm in the town of Viola. Troopers responded to the crash in the area of Main Street (Turkey Point Rd), Viola after it was reported a vehicle struck several homes and crashed ejecting the operator in a post office parking lot. The investigation revealed a 2003 Acura CL was traveling northbound on Main Street in the town limits of Viola just south of Ruritan Lane. For an unknown reason the vehicle lost control and skidded off the east edge of the roadway striking a road sign. The vehicle continued in a northerly direction striking a set of front steps to a residence on Main Street. Afterward, the vehicle continued in a northern direction striking a porch of a second residence and another porch of a third residence. After striking the third home the operator was ejected from the car onto the parking lot of the Viola Post Office. The Acura continued northbound traveling across the roadway where it came to rest. The operator, James A. Trowbridge, 35 of Felton, died at the scene. He was not wearing a seatbelt. As a result of the crash the roadway was shut down for approximately two hours. Speed was a factor in the crash; however, the collision remains under investigation. Alcohol use is currently unknown. Note: the homes struck were occupied. No persons were injured. Two homes sustained structural damage that required code enforcement officials to respond to the scene. ### |
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