Newark – The Delaware State Police are investigating a crash that occurred this morning in which a vehicle ended up submerged in Becks Pond.
The incident occurred at approximately 7:49 a.m., Sunday, September 2, 2018 on Salem Church Rd., in the area of Becks Pond, Newark. A 2009 Nissan Sentra operated by a 28 year old Newark woman was proceeding Salem Church Rd., southbound, south of Spruce Dr., when she failed to negotiate a curve on the wet roadway, resulting in her traveling off the right side of the road. After leaving the roadway the vehicle continued to travel in a southwest direction, through a yard and fence of a private residence before coming to rest, submerged in Becks Pond. The driver and a rear seat passenger were able to exit the vehicle under their own power. The driver sustained a minor injury to her hand while exiting the vehicle, the passenger was uninjured. The driver was ticketed for Failure to Drive at a Speed Appropriate for Conditions.
Members of the Delaware State Police SCUBA team responded to the scene to assist with the recovery of the vehicle.
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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin
Released:090218 1230
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