Townsend – The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is continuing to investigate a serious crash that occurred at approximately 8:45 a.m., Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at the intersection of U.S. 13 and Blackbird Landing Rd. /Pine Tree Rd., in Townsend.

The initial investigation has determined that a 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan, being driven by a 37 year old Augusta, GA man, was traveling northbound on U.S. 13 in the right lane, approaching the intersection with Blackbird Landing Rd. The driver failed to stop at the red light and proceeded through the intersection, striking the left side of a 2013 Chevy Malibu, operated by a 69 year old Townsend woman that was attempting to turn left on to southbound U.S. 13. , from Blackbird Landing Rd. After the initial collision the Chevy was redirected in a northeasterly direction coming to rest at the shallow edge of a retention pond, located at the northeast corner of the intersection.

After impact, the Dodge continued in a northwesterly direction, traveling into the southbound lanes of U.S. 13 where its front end collided with the front end of a 2007 Peterbilt tractor trailer that was being driven by a 60 year old Chestertown, MD man.

The driver of the Chevy was transported to the Christiana Hospital with serious injuries.

The driver of the Peterbilt was not injured.

The driver of the Dodge, who was cited for Disregarding a Red Light, was transported to the Christiana Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

All drivers were properly restrained at the time of the crash and impairment is not being considered as a contributing factor.

All lanes of US 13 were closed for approximately 3 hours wile the scene was investigated and cleared.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information regarding the crash is asked to contact Cpl. J. Breen of the Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit by calling 302-365-8486.

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

Click on the following link to view the original release:

https://dsp.delaware.gov/2019/04/16/traffic-advisory-troopers-on-scene-of-serious-crash-u-s-13-at-pine-tree-rd-townsend/

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin

Released:041619 1615

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Townsend – The Delaware State are currently on scene of a serious motor vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 8:45 a.m., Tuesday, April 16, on U.S. 13 (DuPont Parkway) at Pine Tree Rd. in Townsend.

As a result of the crash all lanes of U.S. 13, both northbound and southbound are closed. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and to seek alternate routes of travel. For updated traffic conditions and road closure information log on to:

http://www.deldot.gov/Traffic/travel_advisory/index.shtml#advisories.

The investigation is in the very early stages with further details being released as they become available.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin

Released:041619 0930

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Wilmington – The Delaware State Police are investigating a serious crash involving a pedestrian that occurred at approximately 9:51 p.m., Sunday, April 14, 2019 on Kirkwood Hwy., in the area of Duncan Rd.

The initial investigation has determined that a 2015 Honda Civic, operated by a 24 year old Wilmington man was travelling eastbound on Kirkwood Hwy., in the turn lane, intending to make a left turn onto Duncan Rd. A female pedestrian attempted to cross Kirkwood Hwy. from the south to the north when she proceeded directly into the path of the Honda. The pedestrian was struck by the front of the Honda and then thrown to the pavement before coming to rest. The Honda came to a stop and remained at the scene.

The female pedestrian, who was not utilizing a designated pedestrian crosswalk, was wearing dark, non-reflective clothing and was not in possession of a light, was transported to the Christiana Hospital with serious injuries. Impairment on her behalf is undetermined at this time.

The driver of the Honda was not injured as a result of the collision. Neither improper driving nor impairment are a contributing factor on his behalf.

Kirkwood Hwy. eastbound was closed for approximately 3 hours while the scene was investigated and cleared.

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:041519 1430

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Greenwood- The Delaware State Police are investigating a crash involving a school bus that occurred this morning at approximately 8:07 a.m. on Hog Range Road, south of Cattail Branch Road.

Injuries have been reported as a result of this crash. Motorists should expect delays in the area and are asked to seek alternate routes of travel.

For updated traffic conditions and road closure information click on the following link: http://www.deldot.gov/Traffic/travel_advisory/index.shtml#advisories.

The investigation is ongoing and further details will be released as they become available.

Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

Released: 041019 0830

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Georgetown – The Delaware State Police have charged 29 year old Ryan Loughman, of Springfield, Mass., with multiple counts of vehicular assault stemming from a motor vehicle crash that took place in Georgetown, Saturday evening.

The incident occurred at approximately 7:17 p.m., Saturday, April 6, 2019 on southbound U.S. 113 in the area of Deer Forest Rd., Georgetown. A 1997 Ford Explorer, operated by a 26 year old Ellendale man was stopped at a red light on southbound U.S. 113 in the right lane, when he was struck from behind by a 2018 Ford F-150 pick-up truck, which was being driven by Loughman. After impact the Explorer came to rest in the median, after overturning onto its left side. The F-150 came to rest in the roadway.

The driver of the Explorer was treated at an area hospital for minor injuries, a 6 year old passenger in his vehicle was transported to A.I. DuPont Hospital for Children with serious injuries.

Loughman, who was determined to be under the influence of drugs at the time of the crash was not injured. A 7 year old passenger in his vehicle was treated at an area hospital for minor injuries.

Loughman was transported to Troop 5 where he was charged with the following:

• Vehicular Assault 1^st Degree
• Vehicular Assault 3^rd Degree (2 counts)
• DUI (drugs)
• Endangering the Welfare of a Child while DUI
• Following Too Closely
• No Proof of Insurance
• No Proof of Registration

Loughman was arraigned in Justice of the Peace Court #3 and released on $4810.00 unsecured bail.

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:040719 1224

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Newark – The Delaware State Police have charged 47 year old Zun Kebei, of New Castle, with multiple counts of vehicular assault and DUI, as a result of a motor vehicle crash that occurred Friday night.

The incident occurred at approximately 9:52 p.m., Friday, April 5, 2019 at the intersection of Limestone Rd. (DE Rt. 7) and Paper Mill Rd. (DE Rt. 72), in Newark. A 2017 Cadillac being driven by a 55 year old Marlton NJ woman, was traveling southbound on Limestone Rd., proceeding through the intersection with Paper Mill Rd., with a green light. A 2003 Toyota Camry being driven by Kebei was travelling on Paper Mill Rd. and proceeded into the intersection with Limestone Rd., against a red light, striking the right side of the Cadillac. Both vehicles came to rest in the intersection after the collision.

Upon arriving on scene, EMS personnel located Kebei’s 7 month old child in the vehicle, not in a car seat. The child was transported to A.I. DuPont Hospital for Children with non-life threatening injuries. The investigation determined that the child was not restrained at the time of the collision. The investigation also determined that Kebei, who was not injured, was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the collision.

The driver of the Cadillac along with two passengers, an adult male and an adult female, were all transported to the Christiana Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Kebei was transported to Troop 6 where he was charged with the following:

• Vehicular Assault 2^nd Degree (3 counts)
• Endangering the Welfare of a Child while DUI
• DUI (Alcohol)
• Disregard a Red Light
• No Child Restraint Seat

Kebei was arraigned in Justice of the Peace Court #11 and released on $8,200.00 unsecured bail.

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: 040619 1400

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Newport, Delaware – The Delaware State Police are investigating a two-vehicle crash that occurred earlier this morning on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway (I95) east of the I-95 ramp.

The incident occurred on Sunday, March 31, 2019 at approximately 4:51 a.m., when a 2013 Dodge Caravan, operated by 30 year old female of North Carolina, was traveling in the left lane on I-95 southbound approaching Churchman’s Road. A 2003 Honda Accord, operated by a 24-year-old female of Dover, Delaware was traveling in the right middle lane on southbound I-95 just ahead of the Dodge Caravan. The Honda Accord was seen traveling at a high rate of speed following vehicles too closely and subsequently slammed on the brakes causing her to lose control and veer left crossing all southbound lanes. The Accord struck the concrete barrier with it’s front left bumper and then became disabled in the left lane facing northbound on I-95 southbound. The Dodge Caravan’s front center bumper then struck the Accord’s front center bumper and continued southbound with it’s front bumper striking the concrete barrier.

The driver of the Dodge Caravan and her two passengers, 11 year old and five year old, were transported from the scene by EMS to the Christiana Hospital with injuries.

The driver of the Honda Accord was transported from the scene by EMS to the Christiana Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The driver was ticketed for unsafe speed.

I-95 southbound in the area of the ramp was closed for approximately one hour while the crash was investigated and cleared.

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

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Presented by the Director of Public Information, Sergeant Richard Bratz

Released: 033119 1337

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Dover – The Delaware State Police are investigating a serious motor vehicle crash involving a bicyclist that occurred Thursday night.

The initial investigation has determined that at approximately 9:19 p.m., Thursday, March 14, 2019, a 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser, operated by a 56 year old Hartly woman was traveling westbound on Forest Ave. (Rt. 8), east of Victory Chapel Rd. A 59 year old Hartly man was riding a bicycle westbound on Forest Ave. when he was struck by the Chrysler. The bicyclist was thrown to the pavement where he came to rest and the Chrysler came to a controlled stop and remained on scene.

The bicyclist was transported to Kent General with serious injuries. Impairment on his behalf is undetermined at this time.

The driver of the Chrysler was not injured. Impairment on her behalf is not being considered as a contributing factor.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact Cpl. R. Bryant at Troop 3 by calling 302-697-4454.

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:031519 2120

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Bear- The Delaware State Police are currently on the scene of a serious crash involving a pedestrian.

The incident occurred on March 10, 2019 at approximately 8:29 p.m. on eastbound Pulaski Highway (Rt. 40) at Buckley Boulevard, in which the roadway is closed at this time.

Motorist should expect delays in this area and are advised to seek alternate routes of travel.

The investigations is in it’s early stages with further details being released as they become available.

For updated traffic conditions and road closure information click on the following link:

http://www.deldot.gov/Traffic/travel_advisory/index.shtml#advisories.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

Released: 031019 2052

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Wilmington – The Delaware State Police are continuing to investigate a crash involving a school bus that occurred at approximately 8:51 a.m., Wednesday, February 27, 2019 on I-95 northbound north of 141.

The initial investigation determined the crash involved a total of three vehicles, one of which was a school bus that was transporting five students to Wilmington. No injuries were reported on the bus. The other vehicles involved was a Dump truck and a Infiniti G35. The driver of the Infiniti G35 was transported to Christiana Hospital with minor injuries. No other injuries reported.

Motorists will experience delays in the area and are advised to seek alternate routes of travel.

Further details regarding the crash will be released as they become available.

For updated traffic conditions click on the following link: http://www.deldot.gov/Traffic/travel_advisory/index.shtml#advisories.

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Presented by the Director of Public Information, Sergeant Richard Bratz

Released:022719 1117

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