Bear – The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal motor vehicle crash, involving a single vehicle that occurred this morning.

The incident occurred at approximately 4:05 a.m., Wednesday, January 10, 2018, as a 2010 Mini Cooper, operated by Phoenicia M. Pugh, 30, of Bear, was traveling Red Lion Road (DE 71) westbound, approaching Summit Pointe Circle.  Pugh failed to negotiate a curve and traveled across the Red Lion Road eastbound lane, continuing in a southwest direction, striking multiple signs and a tree before coming to rest off the south edge of the roadway.

Pugh who was properly restrained was pronounced dead at the scene by responding EMS. Speed appears to be a contributing factor in the crash. It us undetermined at this time if impairment was a factor.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Cpl. J. Forester of the Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit at 302-365-8485.

Information may also be provided by calling Delaware crime stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via the internet at http://www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com

Clink on the following link to view the original release: Troopers Investigating Fatal Crash-Red Lion Road

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin

Released: 011018 1615

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