Delaware State Police
News Release

Millsboro Man Dies in Crash

Released Sunday, June 22, 2008

Millsboro – The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating a single vehicle crash that claimed a 23-year-old Millsboro mans life. Troopers responded to the crash on Injun Town Road this morning at 5:51 am after it was reported a single car went off the road and crashed.

The investigation has learned a 2004 Oldsmobile was traveling westbound on Hickory Hill Road (CR 82) bearing onto Injun Town Road (CR 408), which is a Y like intersection. The Oldsmobile, which was operated by Christopher T. Mahan, 23 of Millsboro, lost control on Hickory Hill Road before entering Injun Town Road.

The vehicle then entered onto Injun Town Road and traveled off the south edge of the roadway. The Oldsmobile then overcorrected and exited the north edge of the roadway and collided with a telephone pole. As a result, the vehicle overturned several times coming to rest in a crop field on the north edge of roadway.

Mr. Mahan, who was the sole occupant, was ejected from the vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene. Alcohol involvement is unknown at this time. The roadway was closed for approximately 2 hours as investigators examined the crash scene. It has since been reopened. The crash remains under investigation.

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