Delaware
New dangerous stretch of Delaware County roadway to see much-needed improvements
Dangerous stretch of Delco roadway to be adjusted
After a lot of complaints from drivers in Delaware County, PennDOT says it is working on a fix for a newly constructed median along West Chester Pike that is causing close calls for those who travel the route.
NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa. – After a lot of complaints from drivers in Delaware County, PennDOT says it is working on a fix for a newly constructed median along West Chester Pike that is causing close calls for those who travel the route. Drivers say it is downright scary.
Beth DeVito said, “When I was driving home last night, I noticed it. I’m like that is nuts, cause it’s just too dangerous for people.”
A stretch of West Chester Pike, eastbound, in Newtown Square, near the CVS is where part of a newly installed media is jutting out into the left lane.
DeVito continued, “It is sticking out a lot, yeah. If it’s a big car, you’re in big trouble. If you can’t judge it right, you’re going to get into an accident.”
Liz Besvinick, of Edgemont, drives the stretch of road every morning and says it is very unnerving because there is nowhere to go. “Reaction is you want to go around it, which would cause you to go onto the right lane. If you are not familiar with it, you can’t be quick enough to look in the right lane and make sure you’re not going to hit someone.”
That is Pat Miniszak’s fear. She says, at times, there are just inches between drivers. She says, “You really think you’re gonna run into their side. Fortunately, I have a car that starts beeping when I’m too close to a car and it beeps every time.”
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The curb has already taken a beating and the tire marks from being hit are visible. PennDOT says it is aware of, quote, “…recent traffic related issues with the newly constructed median.”
It says it plans to reconstruct the pointed portion three feet back from where it is now, to provide more space for drivers.
Drivers say that can’t happen soon enough, including Besvinick. “I’m not an engineer. I do know it’s dangerous and probably, hopefully should not take too long but should go away.”
PennDOT says one of its contractors will be on site Wednesday to correct the situation and work should wrap up by the end of the week.
Police in Wilmington, Delaware, shot and killed a 19-year-old man Wednesday night.
The incident happened in a residential area near 24th and Jessup streets just after 11 p.m., Wilmington police said in a news release. The person who was shot has not been publicly identified.
Officers were monitoring a large crowd gathered outside when they saw a man exit a home with a handgun and point it toward the crowd, police say.
When officers approached the man, he ran away and a foot pursuit began, police say.
At some point in the chase, an officer fired their weapon and hit the 19-year-old. The man was taken to a local hospital, where he later died.
Police say they recovered a loaded gun from the man and that the officer was not injured.
Video filmed at the scene shows a crowd of residents gathered outside after the shooting.
Police are asking anyone with more information to come forward. The shooting is under investigation by the Delaware Department of Justice and Wilmington police.
Delaware Supreme Court Justice Karen L. Valihura announced Wednesday that she will lead a new corporate law institute at the Wilmington University Farnan School of Law.
She will step down from the bench of Delaware’s highest court in late July, after choosing not to seek reappointment at the end of her 12-year term. She revealed her plans for the next phase of her legal career in a special session of the court in Wilmington.
As well as joining the Wilmington University law school faculty, Valihura will be the founding director of the school’s new Corporate Law, Governance and Practice Institute. …
Wilmington Police are investigating the fatal shooting of a 16-year-old boy Tuesday night in Wilmington’s Hilltop neighborhood.
According to police, the shooting occurred at approximately 8:33 p.m. in the 1600 block of West 5th Street.
On their arrival at the scene, police say they located the 16-year-old with at least one gunshot wound and transported him to a local hospital, where he later died from his injuries.
This incident remains under investigation.
Police did not share whether there have been any arrests in connection with the shooting or a possible motive.
Wilmington Police encourage anyone with information about this incident, contact Detective Justin Wilkers at (302) 576-3634. Information can also be sent to Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333, or Delawarecrimestoppers.com.
The Wilmington Police Department (WPD) Victim Service Unit and Youth Response Unit are available to provide information and support to victims, children, and families affected by this incident.
The Victim Service Unit can be reached at (302) 576-3622, and the Youth Response Unit can be reached at (302) 576-3183.
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