Milford – The Delaware State Police have made an arrest in the serious crash that occurred late Sunday afternoon south of Milford.

William T. Ackridge Jr., 18 of Newark, DE was taken into custody without incident at his residence by Probation and Parole Officers on the afternoon of Monday May 24, 2021. He was transported to Troop 2 where he was processed for the following charges.

• Three counts of Vehicular Assault 2nd (Misdemeanors)
• Leaving the Scene of a Collision Resulting in Injury
• Reckless Driving
• Driving Without a Valid License
• Three counts of Failure to Stop At a Red Light

Ackridge was arraigned via videophone with Justice of the Peace Court #2 and released after posting $4,104.00 secured bond.

Troopers with the Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit were able to identify William Ackridge as the driver of the black Toyota Corolla after receiving information from Probation and Parole about his location on Sunday during the incident through his GPS ankle monitor. This information, along with the video footage from Delaware State Police Aviation (Trooper 2), capturing Ackridge exiting the the driver’s side of the Corolla assisted troopers in their investigation.

Delaware State Police Investigating Serious Crash in Milford

The Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit is continuing their investigation into the crash. Anyone with information regarding the incident should contact Sgt, Nick DeMalto by calling 302-703-3269. 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. (1-800-842-8461). You may also email the unit Director at debra.reed@state.de.us.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Released: 052521 1755

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