Newark – The Delaware State Police are continuing to investigate a serious motor vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 11:48 a.m., Tuesday, August 27, 2019 on DE Rt. 72 northbound, just north of Old Baltimore Pike (entrance to Royal Farms).

The initial investigation has determined that a 2013 Jeep Wrangler, operated by a 27 year old Middletown man, was traveling northbound on Rt. 72, north of Old Baltimore Pike, in the area of the Royal Farms entrance, with the right of way.  A 2007 Toyota Corolla, operated by a 63 year old Newark man, was traveling southbound on Rt. 72, attempting to turn left into the Royal Farms. The Toyota turned directly into the path of the Jeep at which time the vehicles collided. Both vehicles came to rest in the roadway.

The driver of the Toyota was transported to the Christiana Hospital in critical condition.

The driver of the Jeep was treated for non-life threatening injuries.

Northbound Rt. 72 was closed for approximately 90 minutes while the scene was investigated and cleared.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Cpl. S. Lowman at Troop 2 by calling 302-834-2620.

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

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of crime or have lost a loved one to a sudden death and are in need of assistance, the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit/Delaware Victim Center is available to offer you support and resources 24 hours a day through a toll free hotline 1800 VICTIM-1. (1800 842-8461).  You may also email the unit Director at debra.reed@state.de.us. 

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin

Released:082719 2145

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