Millsboro- The Delaware State Police have arrested 20-year-old Isaias Chavez-Chilel for Vehicular Assault after he was involved in a crash while driving under the influence.

The incident occurred on January 23, 2020 at approximately 11:17 p.m., when Troopers were dispatched to a motor vehicle collision on Millsboro Highway, south of Collins Road, Millsboro.  Upon arrival, Troopers observed a maroon Ford Fusion occupied by Chavez-Chilel and a white Hyundai Santa Fe occupied by a 24-year-old female.  Through further investigations it was determined that Chavez-Chilel failed to maintain his lane while traveling southbound on Millsboro Highway, and struck the Santa Fe that was traveling northbound on Millsboro Highway head-on.  The operator of the Santa Fe was transported to the Peninsula Regional Medical Center with serious, non-life threatening injuries.

Upon contact with Chavez-Chilel, Troopers detected an odor of alcohol.  A computer inquiry revealed that Chavez-Chilel did not have a valid driver’s license.  He was transported to the Nanticoke Memorial Hospital where a DUI investigation ensured.  Chavez-Chilel sustained minor injuries and upon his release he was transported back to Troop 4 where he was charged with the following:

•  Vehicular Assault First Degree (Felony)
•  Driving a Vehicle Under the Influence of Alcohol
•  Failure to Have Insurance Identification
•  Driving Without a Valid License
•  Driving on the Wrong Side of the Roadway
• Underage Possession/Consumption of Alcohol

Chavez-Chilel was arraigned before the Justice of the Peace Court and committed to the Sussex Correctional Institution on $8202.00 cash only bond.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

Released: 012420 1101

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