Delaware State Police
News Release

Lewes Man Critically Injured in Morning Crash

Released Wednesday, June 11, 2008

Milton - The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating an early morning crash that closed SR 1 in the area of RT 16 for an hour.

Investigators learned the crash occurred at approximately 6:44 am after a 2008, Dodge Dakota pick-up, operated by Gordon B Carney, 65 of Rehoboth Beach, struck a vehicle in front of him setting off a chain reaction in which three additional vehicles were hit. Mr. Carney was not injured.

The Dodge pick –up rear ended a 2008 Ford Focus that was stopped in the right lane for traffic because of the red light at SR 1 @ SR 16. The operator of the Focus, Christopher Saulsbury, 55 of Lewes, was critically injured and flown to Christiana Hospital and is in critical condition.

As a result of the impact, the Focus moved forward striking the vehicle in front of it, a 2006 Pontiac Torrent. Terry L. Holton, 47 of Milton, operated this vehicle. She was treated and released from Beebe Hospital for minor injuries.

The Torrent then moved forward striking a 2006 Honda SUV, operated by Mario Disabatino, 65 of Lewes. Mr. Disabatino was not injured. All parties were wearing seatbelts and alcohol is not a factor.

Due to the crash, RT 1 northbound was closed for approximately 1 hour as investigators examined the scene. The crash remains under investigation.

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