Delaware State Police
News Release

Alcohol Factor in Dover Area Crash – Passenger in Critical Condition

Released Sunday, March 01, 2009

Dover – The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating a serious crash that occurred early this morning at approximately 5:00 am on Sorghum Mill Road west of Locust Grove Road.

Investigators learned a 1995 Ford Ranger pick-up was traveling eastbound on Sorghum Mill Road. For an unknown reason the vehicle crossed over the opposite lane of travel and veered onto the westbound shoulder and struck the front of an unoccupied, legally parked, tractor trailer. The tractor trailer was a 2007 Kenworth Truck.

As a result of the crash, the operator Krystal Altman, 18 of Dover, sustained injuries and has been admitted to Kent General Hospital in stable condition. A front seat passenger, John Lee, 27 of Dover, has been admitted to Christiana hospital with critical injuries.

Alcohol is a factor in the crash and seatbelt use is currently unknown. The crash remains under investigation and charges are expected to be placed against Ms. Altman.

 

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