Delaware State Police
News Release

Released Friday, June 20, 2008

New Castle - The Delaware State Police are providing additional details on this crash. Troopers learned a 1995 Chevy Lumina, operated by an unknown black male subject, was traveling northbound in the left turn lane of US 13 in the area of School Lane. The Lumina failed to stop for traffic that was in front of this vehicle and struck the rear of a 2003 Chevy Malibu, which was operated by Vera Garyeazon, 39 of Smyrna.

Because of this, the Malibu moved forward and struck a 2006 Mercedes SLK 280 that was also in the turn lane, operated by Donna L. Filer, 53 of Wilmington. The Mercedes then struck a 1990 Toyota Corolla that was also in the turn lane, operated by Mwilima Kalunga, 37 of Newark.

After the crash, the operator of the Chevy Lumina - the vehicle that caused the crash, fled the scene northbound on US 13. Witnesses reported the vehicle became disabled in the area of 13 northbound at Wilmington University. The driver was observed fleeing on foot into Wilmington Manor. The police have recovered the vehicle.

All other parties, including a 2-year-old child that was in the Toyota Corolla, were injured and transported to Christiana Hospital for non-life threatening injuries. Police are asking anyone with information on the driver whop fled the scene to call investigators at Troop # 2 at 302.834.2620 or Crime Stoppers at 1.800.TIP.3333. Alcohol was not a factor on the persons who remained at the scene. Seatbelt use is unknown.

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Preliminary Release – Serious Crash on US 13 in New Castle

Released Friday, June 20, 2008

New Castle – The Delaware State Police are currently on-scene of a serious crash that is reported to involve three vehicles. The crash was reported at 4:33 pm and occurred on US 13 northbound in the area of School Lane.

It is reported that several people have been injured. Motorists can expect delays in the area as investigators examine the crash scene. When additional details become available, they will be provided.