The Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal accident involving a bicyclist that occurred yesterday evening in Rehoboth Beach.

On January 22, 2023, at approximately 7:23 p.m., a white 2013 Nissan Altima was traveling southbound on Coastal Highway approaching the intersection at Rehoboth Avenue Extension. At the same time, a bicyclist was traveling eastbound from the southbound shoulder of Coastal Highway into the southbound lanes of the road (from the right side of the road to the left side). For unknown reasons, the bicyclist entered the Nissan’s lane and the front of the Altima struck the left side of the bicyclist, causing the victim to leave his bicycle and land in the median. The driver of the Nissan fled the scene, but he and his car were located by responding troopers very shortly afterwards on nearby Martin Street.

The driver of the Altima, a 40-year-old man from Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, was not injured. The bicyclist, a 54-year-old man from Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, was taken to an area hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. Identification of the victim is pending notification to his family and relatives.

No other vehicles were involved in this collision. Possible charges against the Nissan driver are pending the results of the investigation. Coastal Highway was closed for approximately three hours while the scene was investigated and cleared.

The Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this collision to please contact Master Corporal K. Argo by calling 302-703-3264. Information may also be provided by sending a Private Facebook Message to the Delaware State Police or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of a crime or have lost a loved one to a sudden death and need 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 at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461). You may also email the Victim Services Unit at DSP_VictimServicesMail@delaware.gov.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Senior Corporal Leonard DeMalto

Released: 012323  1026

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The Delaware State Police have arrested 27-year-old Richard Mullins of Millsboro, Delaware after he crashed his car and attempted to steal another in the Lewes area early this morning.

On January 11, 2023, at approximately 12:19 a.m., troopers responded to John J. Williams Highway east of Dorman Road for a vehicle collision. Troopers arrived and learned that the driver of a red 2007 Cadillac Escalade had fled from the scene on foot after he struck the back of an unoccupied construction truck that was parked on the shoulder. As he fled from the area, the driver, later identified as Richard Mullins, attempted to steal another work truck, but a worker was able to remove the keys from the ignition before he could leave. Mullins then continued fleeing the scene.

Troopers began looking for Mullins in the surrounding area. Troopers found him running away westbound on John J. Williams Highway. Mullins ignored commands to stop, but a trooper was able to take him into custody after a short foot chase and taser deployment.

Mullins displayed signs of impairment. He was taken from the scene to Troop 7 and charged with the following crimes:

• Attempted Theft of a Motor Vehicle (Felony)
• Resisting Arrest (Felony)
• Failure to Comply With Taking of Photographs and Fingerprints
• Driving a Vehicle Under the Influence
• Numerous traffic charges

Mullins was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 3 and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on $6,400 cash bond.

No injuries were reported in the accident or in this incident.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Senior Corporal Leonard DeMalto

Released: 011123  1254

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Delaware State Police arrested 53-year-old Steven Shores of Delmar, Maryland, for assault, DUI, and other traffic-related offenses following a collision investigation that occurred Friday afternoon in Millsboro.

On December 9, 2022, at approximately 4:54 p.m., troopers responded to John. J. Williams Highway and Silicato Drive for a reported hit-and-run collision. The investigation revealed a Land Rover, driven by a 69-year-old man from Lewes, was stopped for traffic in the westbound lane on John J. Williams Highway. A Ford E-150 van was traveling westbound on John J. Williams Highway behind the Land Rover and failed to stop for traffic. This caused the front of the van to collide with the rear of the Land Rover. The driver of the van, later identified as Steven Shores, exited his vehicle and confronted the other driver. Shores then threw the man onto the roadway, got back into the van, and fled the scene going westbound on John J. Williams Highway.

A short time later, the van collided with a utility pole after trying to pass a vehicle in a no-passing zone on John J. Williams Highway near Gull Point Road. When troopers arrived on the scene, they observed signs that Shores was an impaired driver. He was taken into custody without any further issues. The debris from this collision caused damage to a Honda Accord and a Lexus RX.  The driver of the Land Rover was treated at an area hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. There were no additional injuries reported as a result of the collisions.

Shores was transported to Troop 7, where he was charged with the following crimes:

• Assault Second Degree (Felony)
• Driving Under the Influence
• Other traffic-related offenses

He was arraigned by the Justice of the Peace Court #2 and committed to the Sussex Correctional Institution on a $3607 secured bond.

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Released: 121122 1613

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On November 23, 2022, at approximately 8:10 p.m., a 2005 Honda Civic was traveling northbound on North Old State Road south of Haflinger Road at a high rate of speed. The driver lost control of the vehicle and exited the east edge of the roadway. The vehicle then struck a Delmarva Power utility pole.

The driver, a 21-year-old male of Houston, Delaware, was not wearing a seatbelt during the collision. He was transported to an area hospital for life-threatening injuries. An 18-year-old male passenger of Houston, Delaware, was wearing a seatbelt during the collision. He was transported to an area hospital and treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

The roadway was closed for approximately three hours while the collision was being investigated and cleared.

The Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues investigating this incident. Troopers are asking anyone with information regarding this collision to contact Senior Corporal R. Albert by calling 302-703-3266. Information may also be provided by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via the internet at www.delawarecrimestoppers.com.

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Released: 112422 0920

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Delaware State Police are on the scene of a motor vehicle collision that occurred today, November 1, 2022, at the intersection of Laurel Road and Lowes Crossing Road in Millsboro. As a result, there may be power outages in the area. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek alternate routes of travel.

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Released: 110122 0951

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The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating a crash that resulted in the arrest of Anthony Kungu (no photograph available), 35, of Bear, DE after he collided with a state police vehicle.

At approximately 0325, this morning, Sunday, October 23, 2022, a trooper was traveling southbound Route 896 in the left lane approaching the intersection of Old Baltimore Pike.  The trooper operating a state police Tahoe, slowed down for a red traffic signal. At the time, a 2015 Dodge Charger operated by Kungu, was traveling southbound Route 896 in the left lane approaching the intersection of Old Baltimore Pike.  Kungu failed to slow down his Dodge Charger for the red traffic signal at the intersection. As a result, the front of the Charger collided with the rear of the Tahoe. The force of the collision pushed the Tahoe into the intersection where it came to a final rest.

The trooper and Kungu were both transported to an area hospital where they were treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

During the on-scene investigation, it was suspected that Anthony Kungu was operating his vehicle under the influence, and a DUI investigation ensued.

Kungu was subsequently charged with Vehicular Assault Second Degree, Driving a Vehicle Under the Influence of Alcohol, and Inattentive Driving.

The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit is continuing their investigation into the crash. Anyone with information regarding the incident should contact Master Corporal Forester by calling 302-365-8485. 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.

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Released: 102322  0939

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Delaware State Police are investigating a three-vehicle injury collision that occurred in the Newark area on Thursday morning.

On October 20, 2022, at approximately 11:35 a.m., a Tesla Model 3, operated by a 21-year-old male of Newark, DE was observed by a trooper traveling southbound on Interstate 95 south of the JFK Service Area at a high rate of speed. The trooper pulled out onto Interstate 95 southbound to initiate a traffic stop.  However, due to the Tesla’s speed, the trooper was unable to catch up.

The Tesla proceeded to exit onto Route 896 northbound from Interstate 95. Upon entering the left lane of Route 896, the Tesla made a left turn across the gravel median.  The Tesla lost control and began to slide sideways into the southbound lanes of travel, and directly into the path of a 2018 Chevrolet Equinox that was traveling in the left lane of southbound Route 896.  The front of the Chevrolet struck the passenger side of the Tesla. The Chevrolet was then pushed into the right lane of southbound Rt. 896, where it was struck by a 2018 Subaru Forester. The Tesla rotated counterclockwise in a southerly direction, coming to rest within the left lane of Route 896 southbound.  The Chevrolet and Subaru came to rest within the right shoulder. Upon contact with the occupants of the Tesla, troopers detected a heavy odor of marijuana emanating from the interior of vehicle and located approximately 30 grams of suspected marijuana in plain view on the front passenger side floorboard.

The operator of the Tesla, who was not properly restrained, was transported to an area hospital for his injuries. At this time, impairment is suspected to be a factor in this collision. Results are pending the outcome of a toxicology examination.

Also in the Tesla was a 20-year-old male, who was not restrained in the front passenger seat. He was transported to an area hospital with serious injuries. The 19-year-old rear passenger of the Tesla, who was not properly restrained, was transported to an area hospital for non-life-threatening injuries

The operator of the Chevrolet, a 69-year-old female of Delaware, was properly restrained. The operator of the Subaru, a 53-year-old male of Pennsylvania, was properly restrained. Both operators were transported to an area hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.

Route 896 southbound was closed from West Chestnut Hill Road to Interstate 95 for approximately 4 hours while the crash was investigated, and the roadway cleared.

This remains an active investigation and charges will be forthcoming.

The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues investigating this incident. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this collision to please contact Master Corporal Breen by calling 302-365-8486. Information may also be provided by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via the internet at www.delawarecrimestoppers.com.

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If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of a crime or have lost a loved one to a sudden death and need 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 at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461). You may also email the Victim Services Unit at DSP_VictimServicesMail@delaware.gov.

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Released: 102122 1745

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Delaware State Police are currently on the scene of a serious motor vehicle collision on Limestone Road (SR 7) in Wilmington. As a result, Limestone Road (SR 7) in the area of Arundel Drive will be closed for an extended period. Motorists are urged to seek alternate routes of travel to avoid delays. This collision is in the early stages of the investigation. Additional details will be released once they become available.

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Released: 090922 1340

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Delaware State Police have arrested a 17-year-old juvenile for operating a stolen vehicle and other charges following a pursuit that took place in the Wilmington area on Saturday evening.

On September 3, 2022, at approximately 9:10 p.m., a trooper on patrol observed a silver 2019 Toyota Highlander traveling northbound on Governor Printz Boulevard approaching the intersection with Lea Boulevard. A computer check of the Highlander’s registration revealed that the vehicle had been reported stolen by the New Castle County Police Department in September 2022. The trooper attempted to conduct a traffic stop on the vehicle, but the operator failed to comply and accelerated away on northbound Governor Printz Boulevard. The trooper pursued the stolen vehicle until it struck a utility pole on northbound Philadelphia Pike at the intersection with Rodman Road. The driver of the Highlander was then taken into custody without further incident.

There were four total occupants of the vehicle at the time of the collision, which included the operator, a 17-year-old male juvenile from Bear, DE; the front-seat passenger, a 16-year-old male juvenile from Wilmington, DE; a rear passenger, an 18-year-old female from Wilmington, DE; and a second rear passenger, an 18-year-old female from Philadelphia, PA. All four occupants sustained serious injuries in the crash, and all four were transported via EMS to a nearby hospital for medical treatment.

A search of the vehicle at the scene led to the discovered of approximately 198.84 grams of marijuana.

The 17-year-old male juvenile driver was charged with the following offenses:

• Possession With Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance (Felony)
• Receiving Stolen Property Over $1,500 (Felony)
• Possession of a Controlled Substance in a Tier 1 Quantity (Felony)
• Disregarding a Police Officer Signal (Felony)
• Vehicular Assault Second Degree – 3 counts
• Resisting Arrest
• Numerous traffic offenses

The juvenile was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court # 11 while he was at the hospital. He was subsequently committed to the New Castle County Detention Center on $20,313 secured bond. No other subjects were charged in this incident.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Senior Corporal Leonard DeMalto

Released: 090422  1501

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Selbyville, DE- Delaware State Police are currently on the scene of a serious injury collision on US 113 southbound in the area of McCabe Road. As a result, the southbound and northbound lanes of US 113 will be closed for an extended period. Motorists are urged to seek alternate routes of travel to avoid delays.

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