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State Police Investigate Personal Injury Crash on US 40 Released-Tuesday, June 24, 2008 Newark-Shortly after 9:00 this morning, Troop 2 troopers responded to the area of US 40 and Walther Road in reference to a personal injury crash. An investigation revealed that a 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier (operated by Kathleen Iffland, 47, of Wilmington) was stopped for a red light, eastbound on US 40 in the left lane. A 2002 GMC Sierra pick –up truck (operated by Warren G. Hughart 3rd of Townsend) was traveling directly behind the Cavalier. The front of the pick-up truck collided with the rear of the cavalier. Ms. Iffland had to be extricated from her vehicle, after which, she and Mr. Hughart were transported by ambulance to Christiana Hospital. Iffland and Hughart were treated and later released with non-life threatening injuries. Ms. Iffland was wearing her seatbelt at the time of the crash. Mr. Hughart was not wearing his seatbelt and he was subsequently cited for inattentive driving and for not wearing his seat belt. The crash shut down traffic on eastbound Route 40 for approximately 25 minutes. Alcohol does not appear to be a factor in the crash. |
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