Dover– The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal crash involving a single vehicle that occurred early this morning.

The incident occurred on March 7, 2019 at approximately 1:48 a.m., when a 2008 Volkswagen Passat was traveling northbound on Pearson’s Corner Road (CR 101) south of Dinah’s Corner Road. The Passat was traveling at a high rate of speed when it entered a moderate right curve causing it to exit the roadway and strike a private mailbox and plastic trash can.  The Passat continued northbound across a private yard and struck a pine tree.  The impact caused both the operator and passenger to be ejected from the vehicle.

The operator, a 20-year-old female from Smyrna, DE was not properly restrained and was pronounced deceased at the scene.  Identification is pending notification of next of kin.

The passenger, a 26-year-old female from Smyrna, DE was not properly restrained and was transported to the Christiana Hospital where she was admitted in serious condition with non-life threatening injuries.

The roadway was closed for approximately 5 hours while the crash was investigated.

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@delaware.gov.

https://dsp.delaware.gov/2019/02/19/traffic-advisory-troopers-investigating-serious-crash-involving-pedestrian-lewes/

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

Released:030719 1003

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