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Milford Man Seriously Injured in Early Morning Crash

Released Tuesday, June 03, 2008

Harbeson - The Delaware State Police are investigating a crash that occurred this morning at the Allen Family Foods located at 18752 Harbeson Rd. Troopers responded to the crash at 6:35 am after it was reported a car struck a motorcyclist in the parking lot.

Investigators learned a 1997 Ford Taurus, operated by Herminio Rodriguez, 41 of Millsboro, was travelling westbound in the parking lot (approximately 225 feet away from the exit onto Harbeson Rd) when he turned left to park the vehicle.

A 2006 Harley Davidson Motorcycle, operated by Maurice Warren, 49 of Milford, was travelling eastbound through the parking lot heading to the exit when the Ford Taurus turned in front of him and struck him on the left side causing the crash.

As a result of the impact, Mr. Warren sustained a serious leg injury to his left leg and was flown by Delaware State Police helicopter to PRMC in Salisbury. It is unknown at this time if he was wearing a helmet.

Mr. Rodriguez, who was not injured and wearing a seatbelt, was charged with Inattentive Driving.  

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