Delaware State Police
News Release

State Police Investigate February 7^th Fatal Crash North of Seaford

Released-February, 15, 2008

Seaford-On Thursday, February 7^th, shortly before 8:00 p.m., Troop 5 patrol officers responded to the area of Briarhook Road and  Bloxom School Road for a reported serious injury crash involving a single vehicle. 

Upon arrival, Troopers learned that a 1989 Toyota Cressida, operated by James White, 45, of Bridgeville was traveling eastbound on Briarhook Road.  A further investigation revealed White failed to negotiate the curve and left the roadway striking a tree. 

White was wearing his seatbelt, and was later airlifted to Christiana Hospital with life threatening injuries.  Drugs may have contributed to the crash.

Both roadways were shut down for several hours while the investigators examined the scene.

On Thursday, February, 14^th White succumb to injuries sustained in the crash and was pronounced dead at approximately 9:19 a.m. at Christiana Hospital. 

The crash remains under investigation.