Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision that occurred on Old Baltimore Pike last night.
On May 14, 2022, at approximately 9:55 p.m., a 2019 Honda Ruckus (Moped) driven by a 40-year-old-man of Newark, DE, was traveling eastbound on Old Baltimore Pike and was approaching the intersection at Aspen Drive. A 2009 Honda Accord driven by a 37-year-old man of Newark, DE, was traveling westbound on Old Baltimore Pike and was also approaching the intersection at Aspen Drive. The Honda Accord then entered the left turn lane and came to a complete stop before attempting to turn onto Aspen Drive. The Honda Accord then turned left and crossed into the path of the Honda Ruckus. The driver of the Ruckus laid the vehicle down on its right side, and it began to slide across the roadway. The Ruckus then collided with the right side of the Honda and came to rest at this location. The Honda Accord continued a short distance before coming to rest on Aspen Drive.
The operator of the Honda Ruckus was wearing a helmet and was transported to an area hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. Identification of the victim is pending notification to the next of kin.
The operator of the Honda Accord was identified as Charles Entzminger. He was properly restrained and did not report any injuries at the time of the collision. A preliminary state police investigation suggests alcohol was involved. Charles was charged with the following crimes:
- Vehicular Homicide Second Degree (Felony)
- Driving a Vehicle Under the Influence of Alcohol
- Failure to Yield Right of Way
- Failure to Have Required Insurance
Charles was arraigned at the Justice of the Peace Court # 11, where he was committed to Howard R Young Correctional Institute on a $6501 secured bond.
The investigation into this collision is ongoing. Old Baltimore Pike between Walther Road and Salem Church Road was closed for approximately 3 hours while the crash was investigated, and the roadway was cleared.
The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this collision. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this collision to please contact Cpl/2 M. Calio by calling 302-365-8483. Information may also be provided by sending a Private Facebook Message to the Delaware State Police or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via the internet at www.delawarecrimestoppers.com.
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Presented by Public Information Officer, Sergeant India Sturgis
Released: 051522 0935
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