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Delaware man killed in 3-vehicle crash that shutdown I-95 Saturday identified
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Delaware State Police have identified the victim of a fatal three-vehicle crash that closed southbound Interstate 95 for hours on Oct. 12.
Keith Turner-Simmons, 29, of Bear, died at the scene after being ejected from his Kia Forte, police said. Investigators reported Turner-Simmons was not wearing a seatbelt.
The collision occurred around 4:18 a.m. near Churchman’s Marsh. According to police, Turner-Simmons was driving in the right lane when his vehicle drove onto the shoulder, striking a stationary bucket truck. The impact caused the Kia to rebound into the center lane, where it collided with a Hyundai Tucson.
The bucket truck driver, a 61-year-old man from Mineral Point, Wisconsin, had pulled over to check his vehicle. He was transported to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The 45-year-old Hyundai driver from Bear was uninjured.
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Southbound I-95 remained closed for approximately three hours while authorities investigated and cleared the scene.
The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit is continuing the investigation. Witnesses are urged to contact (302) 365-8484 with any information.
You can contact Anitra Johnson at ajohnson@delawareonline.com.