Delaware State Police
News Release

State Police Investigate Early Morning Fatal Crash

Released Sunday, March 16, 2008

Bridgeville - The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal crash that occurred early this morning at approximately 1:05 am. Police responded to the area of Atlanta Road just north of Dublin Hill Road after a single vehicle crash was reported.

Investigators learned a 2006 GMC Envoy operated by Daniel Georges, 30 of Baltimore, Maryland was traveling northbound on Atlanta Road crossing over the intersection of Dublin Hill Road (note: there is a stop sign at this intersection).  The investigation reveled the Envoy did not stop for the stop sign of Atlanta Road, which controls the intersection. 

The Envoy lost control as it crossed over the intersection exiting the east edge of Atlanta Road north of Dublin Hill Road traveling into a ditch.  The Chevy overturned numerous times and came to rest on its roof when it collided with a telephone pole.

As a result of the crash, Mr. Georges who was the only occupant in the vehicle, was killed. He was wearing a seatbelt and alcohol use is unknown at this time. The crash remains under investigation.

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