Felton- The Delaware State Police have charged 53-year-old Mary A. Williams of Magnolia, DE with vehicular assault, stemming from a DUI related crash involving a single vehicle.

The incident occurred on October 9, 2019 at approximately 11:05 a.m., when Troopers were dispatched to the area Indian Point Road and Andrew’s Lake Road, Felton, in reference to a crash.  Upon arrival, Troopers located a 2000 Chevrolet Lumina, several hundred feet into the woods. Through further investigation, it was learned that the driver, Williams, was traveling at a high rate of speed and in a reckless manner when she failed to negotiate a turn causing the vehicle to exit the roadway and strike several standing pine trees.  Upon contact with Williams an odor of alcohol was detected and a DUI investigation ensued.  A computer inquiry revealed that Williams did not have a valid driver’s license.

A passenger in the vehicle, a 59-year-old female of Magnolia, DE, was transported to the Bayhealth Kent General Hospital with serious injuries.

Williams did not sustain injuries as a result of the crash and was transported back to Troop 3 where she was charged with the following:

• Vehicular Assault First Degree Driving Under the Influence
• Reckless Driving
• Driving a Vehicle Under the Influence of a Combination of Alcohol and
  Any Drug
• Driving Without a Valid License
• Failed to remain within a single lane
• Failure to Have Insurance Identification in Possession
• Driving Vehicle at Unreasonable or Imprudent Speed

Williams was arraigned before the Justice of the Peace Court and committed to the Delores J. Baylor Women’s Correctional Institution on $4502.00 secured bond.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

Released: 101019 1118

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