Millsboro- The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal crash involving a single vehicle that occurred yesterday afternoon.

The incident occurred on October 10, 2019 at approximately 3:56 p.m., when a 2008 Ford F150 was traveling eastbound on Daisey Road approaching a moderate right curve. For unknown reasons, the operator of the F150 failed to negotiate the curve, causing the vehicle to cross over the centerline into the opposing travel lane and off the edge of the roadway. After exiting the roadway, the F150 continued traveling in an easterly direction where its left front struck a standing tree.

The operator, a 61-year-old female from Frankford, DE was transported to the Penninsula Regional Medical Center where she succumbed to her injuries.  Her name is being withheld at this time pending the notification of next of kin.

Daisey Road in the area of Sand Hill Lane was closed for approximately 3.5 hours while the crash was investigated and cleared.

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

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 Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

Released: 101119 0749

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Middletown – The Delaware State Police and the Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police have confirmed that the body of 6 year old Ethan Lindsey has been recovered.

On Thursday, October 10, 2019 at approximately 8:54 a.m., a 911 call was received advising that a body was seen in the water on the north bank of the C&D canal, approximately .25 miles west of the SR 1 (William V. Roth) Bridge. Officers from the Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police responded and located the body of a child on the waters-edge. The deceased child was removed from the water and positively identified as Ethan Lindsey.

Ethan was one of five occupants in a Chevy HHR that traveled off the roadway on the south side of the C&D canal banks, and crashed into the water, west of the SR 1 Bridge, in an incident that occurred at approximately 9:41 a.m., Sunday October 6, 2019. Three other occupants in the vehicle, the driver, 18 year old Willis Lindsey Jr., 16 year old Kyree Lindsey and 12 year old Eric Lindsey also died as a result of the crash. Their bodies were recovered from the canal waters on the date of the incident. A fifth occupant in the vehicle, a 16 year old female, survived the crash.

Click on the following links for related releases:

https://dsp.delaware.gov/2019/10/06/vehicle-into-cd-canal-multi-agency-rescue-operation-underway-middletown/

https://dsp.delaware.gov/2019/10/06/update-vehicle-into-c-and-d-canal-multi-agency-rescue-operation-underway-middletown/

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

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin

Released:101019 1430

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

The incident occurred on October 9, 2019 at approximately 6:40 p.m., when a 2018 Dodge Caravan was traveling southbound on Sussex Highway (US 13), north of Newton Road (US 404).  For unknown reasons, the operator of the Caravan crossed over the median and both northbound lanes of US 13, before exiting the edge of the roadway.  The Caravan continued off the roadway until the front end ultimately struck a standing tree.

The operator, identified as 62-year-old Keith B .Kennedy, of Laurel, DE was properly restrained and transported to the Nanticoke Memorial Hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries.

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

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 Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

Released: 101019 0935

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Claymont – The Delaware State Police are currently on scene of a serious motor vehicle crash involving a tractor trailer that occurred on October 9, 2019 at approximately 11:39 a.m.

As a result of the crash and ongoing investigation, all lanes of I 495 southbound at the Philadelphia Pike overpass are closed.  Motorists are advised to use caution and seek alternate routes of travel.

For updated road closure and traffic information log onto: http://www.deldot.gov/Traffic/travel_advisory/index.shtml#advisories

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

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Released:100919 1156

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Dover- The Delaware State Police are investigating a robbery that occurred at a Royal Farms parking lot last evening.

The incident occurred on October 8, 2019 at approximately 7:15 p.m., when Troopers were dispatched to the Royal Farms parking lot, located at 6 W. Lebanon Road, Dover, for a report of a robbery.  Upon arrival, it was learned that a male victim was in his vehicle when he was approached by two suspects who asked to use his cell.  The victim agreed to allow the suspects to utilize his phone and the two suspects entered the victim’s vehicle.  After obtaining the victim’s phone, the suspects exited the vehicle and began to run towards the west side of the Royal Farms.  The victim was able to catch up to the suspects at which time he advised them to get back into his vehicle while they use his phone.  The suspects proceeded back into the vehicle when one of the suspects engaged in a physical altercation with the victim. Both suspects again exited the vehicle and fled the area on foot.  The victim did not sustain injuries as a result of this incident.

The suspects were described as black males approximately 20 years of age.

There is no video surveillance available at this time.

If anyone has any information in reference to this incident they are asked to contact Troop 3, Criminal Investigations Unit, Detective Ryan at 302-697-4454. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via the internet at 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@delaware.gov.

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Released: 100919 1006

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Wilmington – The Delaware State Police are attempting to locate 28 year old Kalief T. Heath of Wilmington, who is wanted in connection with an armed robbery that occurred at approximately 8:16 a.m., Monday, August 12, 2019 at the Five Guys restaurant, located at 2217 Concord Pike, Wilmington.

Heath, a former Five Guys employee and who was wearing a Five Guys uniform, rang the doorbell at the back door of the business, prior to the business opening. A female employee who was already inside the business, answered the door at which time Heath pointed a handgun at her and ordered her out of the business. The female victim refused and Heath fled on a bicycle, southbound on Concord Pike without obtaining any property or money. The victim was not injured as a result of the incident.

Anyone with information regarding Heath’s whereabouts are asked to contact Detective A. Tenebruso of the Troop 2 Robbery Unit by calling 302-365-8435 or by calling 911.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin

Released:100819 1115

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Millsboro- The Delaware State Police are currently on scene of a crash that has John J. Williams Highway (Rt. 24) in front of Mountaire closed, between Jersey Road and Maryland Camp Road.

There is a report of a minor fuel leak from one of the vehicles involved.  The fire department and the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) are currently on scene.

Motorists will experience significant 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

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

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Released:100719 1406

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Hartly– The Delaware State Police are investigating the report of multiple shots being fired.

The incident occurred on October 5, 2019 at approximately 3:10 a.m., when Troopers were dispatched to the area of Blue Bird Drive, Hartly for reports of shots being fired.  Multiple citizens had reported hearing numerous shots being fired outside.  Upon arrival to the area, the unknown suspect(s) had fled the scene.  Troopers located multiple shell casings in the area.  There were no reports of any injuries as a result of this incident.

There is no suspect information at this time.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Troop 3, Criminal Investigative Unit at 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

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Released: 100719 1039

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Dover- The Delaware State Police are investigating an armed robbery that took place at a Dollar General store last evening.

The incident occurred on October 6, 2019 at approximately 7:40 p.m., when Troopers responded to the Dollar General store located at 250 Gateway South Boulevard, Dover, for a report of a robbery.  Upon arrival, Troopers met with a female employee who advised that a male suspect approached the counter, removed a knife from his sweatshirt, pointed it at her and demanded money.  The employee opened the registered when the suspect grabbed an undisclosed amount of cash, threatened to kill the employee and then fled the scene.  The employee was not injured as a result of this incident.

The suspect was described as a white male, approximately 6’00” tall, wearing a hooded sweatshirt, dark colored pants and armed with a knife.  The suspect fled the area on foot towards the Food Lion.

If anyone has any information in reference to this incident they are asked to contact Troop 3, Criminal Investigations Unit, Detective Buzzuro at 302-697-4454. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via the internet at 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@delaware.gov.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

Released: 100719 0950

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Middletown/C&D Canal – The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is continuing to investigate an incident in which a vehicle went into the C&D canal, on the south-side lower level, approximately 1 mile west of the State Route 1 (William V. Roth) Bridge.

The incident occurred at approximately 9:41 a.m., Sunday, October 6, 2019 when a 911 call was received advising that a vehicle, later confirmed to be a Chevy HHR, was just observed going into the water. Multiple agencies to include police, fire, EMS, maritime units and dive teams responded to the scene and initiated a rescue mission.

The first responding units located a 16 year old female on the canal banks who was confirmed to have been a passenger in the vehicle, but had been able to exit the vehicle and make her way to shore. It would later be determined that she was assisted to shore by the 18 year old male driver of the vehicle, who then re-entered the water in an attempt to rescue three remaining passengers. The 18 year old male victim died during his attempt to rescue the remaining passengers and his body was recovered from the water a short time later. The three unaccounted for passengers were all males, 16, 12 and 6 years old respectively.

Identification of the victims is pending notification of next of kin.

The multi-agency rescue/recovery mission continued, and just prior to 5:00 p.m., the vehicle was removed from the water. Upon the vehicle being removed from the water, the 16 year old and the 12 year old were located still in the vehicle and subsequently pronounced deceased. The 6 year old was not located in the vehicle and remains unaccounted for.

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

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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:100619 1830

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