New Castle – The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is continuing to investigate a fatal motor vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 9:11 p.m., Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at the intersection of River Rd. (DE Rt. 9) and Grantham Lane, New Castle.

The initial investigation has determined that a 2003 Hyundai Accent operated by 58 year old Yuksel Tuz of Newark, was travelling eastbound on Grantham Lane, approaching the intersection with River Rd. A 2005 Chevy Silverado, operated by a 56 year old Bordentown, NJ man, was traveling southbound on River Rd. proceeding through the intersection with Grantham Lane. The Hyundai failed to stop at the stop sign before entering the intersection and proceeded directly in to the path of the Chevy. The Chevy’s front end struck the right side of the Hyundai, forcing it off the east side of the road into a grassy area where it came to rest. The Chevy came to rest in the northbound lanes of River Rd.

Tuz, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was trapped in his vehicle, and upon extrication was transported to the Christiana Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased. Impairment on his behalf is undetermined at this time.

The driver of the Chevy, was wearing a seatbelt and was not injured. Neither impairment nor improper driving are factors on his behalf.

The investigation is onoing and anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Sgt. D. Alexander of the Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit by calling 302-365-8484.

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. (1800 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 Michael Austin

Released:050819 0730

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