Bear- The Delaware State Police have identified the name of the pedestrian who died in a crash on September 24, 2019 on Pulaski Highway (US RT 40), east of Holly Avenue, as 49-year-old Tracey Ruebeck of New Castle, DE.

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.

https://dsp.delaware.gov/2019/09/25/troopers-investigating-fatal-crash-involving-pedestrian-bear/

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Released: 092619 0812

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Newark – The Delaware State Police have identified Albert J. Frankel, 61 of Middletown, as the driver of a 2014 Nissan Sentra, who was killed in the crash that occurred at approximately 4:46 p.m., Tuesday, September 24, 2019 on I-95 southbound approximately .5 miles north of DE Rt. 72.

Click on the following links to view related releases:

https://dsp.delaware.gov/2019/09/25/update-2-child-succumbs-to-injuries-troopers-investigating-fatal-multi-vehicle-crash-i-95-southbound-at-rt-72/

https://dsp.delaware.gov/2019/09/25/update-troopers-investigating-fatal-multi-vehicle-crash-i-95-southbound-at-rt-72/

https://dsp.delaware.gov/2019/09/24/traffic-advisory-all-lanes-of-i-95-northbound-and-southbound-are-closed-in-the-area-of-rt-72-due-to-a-multi-vehicle-crash/

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information regarding the 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

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin

Released:092619 0655

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Newark – A 9 year old female, who was a passenger in a 2015 Honda CRV involved in the crash has succumbed to her injuries. The child, who was initially hospitalized in critical condition, was pronounced deceased at the A.I. DuPont Hospital for Children at approximately 7:22 a.m., on Wednesday, September 25, 2019. The CRV was one of four vehicles involved in the crash that occurred at approximately 4:46 p.m., Tuesday, September 24, 2019 on I-95 southbound approximately .5 miles north of DE Rt. 72.

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https://dsp.delaware.gov/2019/09/25/update-troopers-investigating-fatal-multi-vehicle-crash-i-95-southbound-at-rt-72/

https://dsp.delaware.gov/2019/09/24/traffic-advisory-all-lanes-of-i-95-northbound-and-southbound-are-closed-in-the-area-of-rt-72-due-to-a-multi-vehicle-crash/

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information regarding the 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:092519 1715

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Bear – The Delaware State Police are investigating an armed robbery that took place at a Bear area convenience store early this morning.

The incident occurred at approximately 5:20 a.m., Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at the 7-11 convenience store, located at 1700 Pulaski Hwy., Bear. One male suspect, who was armed with a handgun, entered the business and confronted an employee at the sales counter, while a second male suspect acted as a lookout outside the entrance door. The armed suspect demanded cash from the employee and upon receiving an undisclosed amount, fled on foot southbound on Porter Rd. The lookout also fled southbound on Porter Rd., on a bicycle. The employee was not injured as a result of the incident.

Suspect #1 was described as a black male, 5’7”-5’10” tall, 160-180 lbs., wearing all dark clothing, to include a fabric covering his face and was armed with a handgun.

Suspect #2 was described as a black male, 5’10” tall, 175-190 lbs., wearing all dark clothing and riding a bicycle.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Troop 2 Robbery Unit by calling 302-365-8566.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin

Released:092519 1155

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Bear- The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal crash involving a pedestrian that occurred last evening.

The incident occurred on September 24, 2019 at approximately 11:07 p.m., when a 2006 Dodge Charger was traveling westbound in the right lane on Pulaski Highway (US RT 40), east of Holly Avenue.  A pedestrian was attempting to cross westbound on US RT 40 from an unknown direction, not in a designated crosswalk.  The pedestrian crossed directly into the path of the Charger and was subsequently struck.

The operator of the Charger, a 34-year-old male from Bear, DE, was properly restrained, remained on scene, and did not sustain injury.

The pedestrian, a 49-year-old female from New Castle, DE, was wearing dark clothing with no reflective gear and not carrying a flashlight.  She was pronounced deceased at the scene and her name is being withheld at this time pending the notification of next of kin.

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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Released: 092519 0908

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Newark – The Delaware State Police are continuing to investigate a multi-vehicle crash involving a tractor trailer that has resulted in one fatality as well as multiple other victims being hospitalized with various injuries.
The incident occurred at approximately 4:46 p.m., Tuesday, September 24, 2019 on I-95 southbound approximately .5 miles north of DE Rt. 72.
A 2008 Toyota Highlander, operated by a 45 year old Middletown man, was traveling I-95 southbound in the right lane, and was slowing to a stop in a line of congested traffic. A 2015 Honda CRV, operated by a 49 year old Newark woman, was slowing to a stop directly behind the Toyota. A 2014 Nissan Sentra, operated by a 61 year old Middletown man, was slowing to a stop directly behind the Honda. A 2014 Kenworth tractor trailer, operated by a 39 year old Fairmont, North Carolina man, was traveling I-95 southbound in the right lane, directly behind the Nissan.
The tractor trailer failed to stop and in turn rear-ended the Nissan, forcing it across all southbound lanes, where it came to rest in the far left southbound lane of travel. The tractor trailer then struck the Honda and then the Toyota , forcing both vehicles off the right side of the road and down an embankment. After impacting the three vehicles the tractor trailer veered to the left and overturned onto it’s right side, broke through a guardrail and then overturned further, with it’s wheels up, finally coming to rest partially in the center grass median and partially in the left thru lane of northbound I-95.

The 61 year old male driver of the Nissan was pronounced deceased at the scene. Identification of the victim is pending notification of next of kin.

The 49 year old female driver of the Honda was transported to the Christiana Hospital with serious injuries. A child in the Honda was hospitalized in critical condition.

The 45 year old male driver of the Toyota and the 39 year old male driver of the Kenworth sustained non-life threatening injuries.

I-95 southbound was completely closed for approximately 7.5 hours while the scene was investigated and cleared.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information regarding the 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:092519 0715

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Newark – The Delaware State Police are currently on scene of a multi-vehicle crash involving an overturned tractor trailer that has closed all lanes of both north and southbound I-95 in the area of Rt. 72. Early indications are that this will be a prolonged closure that will effect both secondary and tertiary roadways. Motorists are encourage to avoid traveling along this entire corridor as delays will be significant in the surrounding areas.

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:092419 1735

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Bridgeville– The Delaware State Police were out in the Bridgeville area making sure kids got on their school buses safely this morning!

Troopers from Troop 5 hosted a school bus initiative for the Woodbridge School District. Ten Troopers in marked and unmarked patrol vehicles followed 10 school buses the entire route to their destination school. The goal was to enforce the school bus law in an effort to keep children safe in our community. Two motorist were issued a traffic violation for passing a school bus during this initiative.

The Troopers in marked vehicles were also proactive by being visible behind buses to deter violations, and school bus pamphlets were handed out educating the public on the school bus law and penalties.

The Delaware State Police want to remind drivers of the state’s “Rules of the Road” to keep our children safe when they are getting on or off a school bus. Additionally, it is very important to be aware of the presence of children waiting for the bus during the morning and afternoon hours since it may be dark outside as children attempt to get on and off the bus.

Title 21 Rules of the Road § 4166 Overtaking and passing school bus; stop signal devices.
Overtaking and passing school bus. — When a school bus is stopped and displays flashing lamps the driver of any vehicle approaching the school bus from the front or from the rear shall stop before passing the bus and remain stopped until such bus begins to move or no longer has the red stop lamps activated. On roadway or roadways with 4 or more lanes, the driver approaching from the front shall not stop.
Penalties — Whoever violates this section shall, for the first offense, be fined not less than $115 nor more than $230 or imprisoned not less than 30 days nor more than 60 days or both. For each subsequent like offense occurring within 3 years from the former offense, such person shall be fined not less than $115 nor more than $575, and imprisoned not less than 60 days nor more than 6 months. The minimum fine levied for a violation of subsection (d) of this section shall not be subject to suspension.
Suspension of license. — Upon receiving a conviction for a violation, the Department shall suspend the driver’s license and/or driving privileges for a period of not less than 1 month, nor more than 1 year.

Please see the full subsection of the law: Overtaking and Passing School Bus

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

Released: 092419 1602

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Wilmington – The Delaware State Police are investigating a robbery that took place at a bus stop on Maryland Avenue in Wilmington, Monday night.

The incident occurred at approximately 9:39 p.m., Monday, September 23, 2019 at a bus stop located in the area of 1905 Maryland Avenue. Two females, 50 and 82 years of age respectively, were seated at the bus stop when they were approached a male suspect. The suspect first approached the 50 year old, displayed a knife and demanded money. The victim then became engaged in a brief struggle with the suspect who knocked her to the ground. The suspect then approached the 82 year old victim, still with the knife displayed and snatched her purse. The suspect then fled on foot towards Alban Dr.

The 50 year old victim who sustained a minor injury due to falling to the ground was able to retain her property. The 82 year old victim was not injured as a result of the incident.

The suspect could only be described as a black male, approximately 30 years of age, 6’00”-6’5″ tall.

No surveillance images are available at this time.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information regarding th incident is asked to contact the Troop 2 robbery Unit by calling 302-365-8566.

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:092419 1225

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New Castle – The Delaware State Police are continuing to investigation a serious motor vehicle crash involving a school bus that occurred Monday afternoon.

The incident occurred at approximately 4:05 p.m., Monday, September 23, 2019 on westbound Rt. 40 (Pulaski Hwy.) just east of School Bell Rd. A 2012 Blue Ridge school bus which was solely occupied by the driver, a 74 year old Middletown man, was stopped at a red light in the Rt. 40 westbound left lane, just prior to the intersection with School Bell Rd. A 2016 Ram pick-up truck, operated by a 42 year old Bear man, was traveling Rt. 40 westbound in the left lane, directly behind the school bus. For an undetermined reason the Ram failed to stop behind the bus with it’s front end colliding with the rear of the bus.

The driver of the school bus was transported to the Christiana Hospital with minor injuries.

The driver of the Ram, who was cited for inattentive driving, was transported to the Christiana Hospital with serious injuries.

Rt. 40 was closed between Appleby Rd. and School Bell Rd. for approximately 1 hr. and 45 minutes, while the scene 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@state.de.us.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin

Released:092419 1145

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