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Two Die in Fatal Crash
Released Sunday, April 20, 2008
Laurel – The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal crash that occurred last evening at 8:26 pm on SR 9 approximately 4 miles east of Laurel.
Troopers learned a 1998 Saturn Station Wagon, operated by Mario Lucas, 22 of Georgetown, was traveling eastbound on SR 9 when it crossed the center line and struck a westbound 2001 Honda Accord, operated by Mei-Yiao Lo, 69 of Salisbury, MD. The two cars collided head on. The Saturn then traveled off the south edge of the roadway and overturned. The Honda Accord traveled off the north edge of the roadway into a grassy area and came to rest.
As a result of the crash, Mr. Lucas died at the scene. Mr. Lo and his wife (passenger), Lin Lo (60 of Salisbury) were airlifted to Peninsula Regional Medical Center where Mr. Lo later died of injuries sustained in the crash. Mrs. Lo is currently admitted to the hospital with none life threatening injuries.
All parties were wearing a seatbelt and alcohol use is unknown at this time. Due to the crash, the roadway was closed for approximately 3 hours.
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