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Delaware State Police Investigating Fatal Motor Vehicle Crash – Delaware State Police – State of Delaware
Delaware State Police are investigating a deadly motorized vehicle crash that occurred Friday afternoon on Lewes-Georgetown Freeway (Route 9) west of EbbTide Drive, Lewes.
On Friday, April 16, 2022, at roughly 2:10 p.m., a 2012 Honda CR-V, was touring eastbound on Lewes-Georgetown Freeway (Route 9), approaching the intersection at Ebb Tide Drive. Presently a 2009 Ram 1500 was touring westbound on Lewes-Georgetown Freeway, crossing the intersection at Ebb Tide Drive. A non-contact automobile was stopped eastbound ready to show left onto Ebb Tide Drive. A second non-contact automobile was slowing to a cease behind this automobile. The operator of the Honda failed to look at the stopped visitors forward, and in an try to keep away from a collision, swerved left into the westbound lane. The Ram additionally swerved in the direction of the shoulder, to keep away from the Honda, however the entrance of each autos struck in a near-head-on collision. After affect the Honda overturned and struck a utility pole earlier than coming to relaxation off the roadway. The Ram got here to relaxation in the identical space because the affect.
There have been 5 occupants within the Honda.
- An 18-year-old male of Bear, DE was flown to Christiana Hospital for non-life-threatening accidents.
- A 17-year-old feminine of Bear, DE was transported to Beebe Hospital for non-life-threatening accidents.
- An 18-year-old feminine of Wilmington, DE was flown to Christiana Hospital in essential situation.
- A 16-year-old feminine of Middletown, DE was flown to Christiana Hospital in essential situation
- A 17-year-old male of Middletown, DE was transported to Beebe Hospital the place he succumbed to his accidents and was pronounced deceased. Identification of the sufferer is pending notification to the following of kin.
Presently the operator of the Honda has not been confirmed. This stays an lively and on-going investigation.
The 77-year-old male operator of the Ram was handled and launched at an space hospital for minor accidents.
The roadway was closed for about 3 hours whereas the investigation was accomplished, and the roadway was cleared.
This collision stays beneath investigation by the Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit. Anybody who could have witnessed the collision or has any data is requested to contact Corporal/1 Smith at 302-703-3267. Data can also be offered by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or through the web at http://www.delawarecrimestoppers.com.
*Visitors Advisory* Roadway Closure Lewes Georgetown Freeway (SR 9) West of Coastal Freeway
Should you or somebody you realize is a sufferer or witness of crime or have misplaced a liked one to a sudden demise and are in want of help, the Delaware State Police Sufferer Companies Unit/Delaware Sufferer Middle is on the market to give you assist and assets 24 hours a day by way of a toll-free hotline 1800 VICTIM-1. (1-800-842-8461). You may additionally e mail the Sufferer Companies Unit at DSP_VictimServicesMail@delaware.gov.
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