Harbeson- The Delaware State Police are currently on scene of a serious crash that occurred at approximately 10:57 a.m. on August 3, 2020.

As a result of this crash and ongoing investigation, Harbeson Road at Cool Spring Rd. is closed at this time.

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

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Corporal/1 Jason Hatchell

Released: 080320 1154

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Claymont- The Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred early this morning.

The incident occurred on August 3, 2020, at approximately 1:43 a.m., when a 2008 Black Chevrolet Suburban was southbound on Interstate 95 south of Harvey Rd. For unknown reasons, the operator/victim stopped in the right lane of travel, exited his vehicle, and stood outside the driver side door. A 2015 U-Haul Moving Truck was also traveling Southbound I-95, just south of Harvey Rd in the right lane. As the U-Haul truck approached the stopped vehicle in the right lane, the operator attempted to maneuver to the left lane to avoid the collision. At the same time, the front right of the U-Haul struck the driver’s side of the SUV including the victim who was standing in the right lane.

The operator/victim of the Suburban, a 39-year-old male from Wilmington, DE, was pronounced deceased at the collision scene. His name is being withheld at this time pending the notification of next of kin.

After the initial impact, the U-Haul truck continued out of control in the left lane before the vehicle overturned and came to rest across both southbound lanes. Southbound I-95 was closed for approximately 4.5 hours while the accident was investigated and cleared.

The operator of the U-Haul truck, a 37 year old male from Philadelphia, was properly restrained and treated at a local area hospital for non-life threatening injuries. The front passenger, a 34 year-old male from Philadelphia, was not properly restrained and also received medical treatment for non-life threatening injuries.

The crash continues to remain under investigation by the Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit.

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Released: 080320 1141

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Milford- The Delaware State Police have identified the name of the of the driver who died in a crash on August 2, 2020, on S. DuPont Boulevard , Milford, as 19-year-old Malik A. Thompson of Coatesville, PA.

The crash continues to remain under investigation by the Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit.

State Police Investigating Fatal Crash-Milford

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

Released: 080320 0810

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Smyrna- The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal hit and run crash involving a pedestrian that occurred early this morning.

The crash occurred on August 2, 2020, at approximately 1:21 a.m., when an unknown vehicle(s) were traveling southbound S. Dupont Boulevard (SR 13),  just south of Brenford Road. A pedestrian for unknown reasons, was in the left travel lane of southbound S. Dupont Boulevard and may have possibly been in a low lying position when she was struck by an unknown vehicle(s).  The victim came to a final rest in the left travel lane of southbound S. Dupont Boulevard. The unknown vehicle(s) did not stop for the collision.

The victim, identified as 30-year-old Ashley Clark of Dover, DE was pronounced deceased at the scene. She was turned over to the Delaware Division of Forensic Science for further investigation. 

The roadway was closed for approximately 7 hours while the crash was investigated and cleared.

At this time there is no suspect vehicle(s) information. The Delaware State Police Reconstruction Unit is asking anyone that has information in reference to this crash or information regarding the striking vehicle(s) that left the scene to please contact Troop 3, at (302)-698-8451.  Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via the internet at http://delaware.crimestoppersweb.com

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Released: 080220 1237

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 Milford-  The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal crash involving a single vehicle that occurred in the limits of Milford.

The crash occurred on August 2, 2020 at approximately 6:30 a.m., when a 2006 Ford Five Hundred was traveling northbound on S. DuPont Boulevard approaching Buccaneer Boulevard. For unknown reasons, the vehicle drifted and exited the paved portion of the highway, where it struck a large steel traffic light support post.

The operator, a 19-year-old male from Coatesville, PA, was not properly restrained and pronounced deceased at the scene.  His name is being withheld at this time pending the notification of next of kin.

The Milford Police Department requested assistance from the Delaware State Police, Troop 3 Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU), who are continuing to investigate this crash.

Northbound S. DuPont Boulevard was closed for approximately 3.5 hours while the crash was investigated and cleared.

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Released: 080220 1124

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Harrington- The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal crash involving a single vehicle that occurred last evening.

The crash occurred on July 31, 2020, at approximately 6:36 p.m., when a 1996 Ford Explorer was traveling eastbound on Flatiron Road towards Hammondtown Road.  For unknown reasons the vehicle exited the roadway where it continued to travel in a shallow, grassy swale. After exiting the roadway, the vehicle overturned ejecting both the operator and the passenger.

The operator, 34-year-old Frederick Wildt of Ellendale, DE, (no photo available) was not properly restrained.  He was transported to the Sussex Bayhealth Hospital where he was treated and released with non-life threatening injuries.  Wildt displayed signs of impairment and a DUI investigation ensued.  Wildt was transported back to Troop 3 where he was charged with the following:

•  Vehicular Homicide Second Degree Driving Under the Influence (Felony)
•  Driving a Vehicle Under the Influence of Alcohol
•  Failed to remain within a single lane
•  Driver must wear properly adjusted and fastened seatbelt
•  Driver of MV Shall Properly Secure all Passengers 16 yrs or older with Seatbelts

Wildt was arraigned before the Justice of the Peace Court and committed to the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on $10250.00 secured bond.

The passenger, a 69-year-old male from Denton, MD, was not properly restrained.  He was pronounced deceased at the scene.  His name is being withheld at this time pending the notification of next of kin.

The roadway was closed for approximately 4.5 hours while the crash was investigated and cleared.

*TRAFFIC ADVISORY* Troopers Investigating Serious Crash on Flatiron Road-Harrington

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Released: 080120 0917

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Harrington- The Delaware State Police are currently on scene of a serious crash that occurred at approximately 6:35 p.m. on July 31, 2020.

As a result of this crash and ongoing investigation, Flatiron Road west of Hammondtown Road is closed at this time.

Motorists will experience delays in the area and are advised 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.

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Released: 073120 1909

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Dover – The Delaware State Police Sex Offender Apprehension and Registration Unit (S.O.A.R) is currently looking for the following wanted sex offenders after they either failed to register or re-register their current address. If anyone knows the location of these subjects, they are asked to call 302-672-5306. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333, via the http://www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com/

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Released:073120 1730

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Dover– The following subjects are not wanted. This is a Homeless Sex Offender Public Notification. If you have information that the listed subjects are occupying a residence, please call 302-672-5306. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333, via the internet at http://www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Sergeant Darren Lester

Released:073120 1707

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Wilmington- On Wednesday, July 29, 2020, at approximately 4:27 p.m., Troopers responded to the Days Inn located at 5209 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE 19803 for a report of a shots fired incident.

The investigation determined a black male suspect and three other unknown suspects exchanged gun fire at one another in the South parking lot of the motel. The black male suspect is seen running back into a motel room and then exiting quickly before fleeing the scene in black Chrysler 300. The three unknown suspects fled the scene on foot. Trooper’s located 12 shell casings at the scene.

At this time there have been no reported injuries as a result of this incident. Also there are currently no surveillance images available.  Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Delaware State Police Troop 2 Detective Lloyd at 302-365-8411.

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

Troopers Investigating Shots Fired Incident – Wilmington

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Corporal/1 Jason Hatchell

Released: 073020 1553