Wrong-way driver from Cecil County kills 4 on Delaware interstate

WILMINGTON, Del. — A Cecil County driver who was going the fallacious approach on a Delaware interstate prompted a crash that killed 4 individuals Wednesday night time.

The 48-year-old man from Elkton was driving a 2004 Ford F-150 truck at about 11:30 p.m. on I-495, close to Route 13 in Wilmington. The Ford truck was going south within the northbound lane of I-495, mentioned Delaware State Police.

The Ford collided head-on with a 2020 Toyota Tacoma. The Elkton driver was pronounced useless on the scene; he has not been recognized but.

The motive force of the Toyota – a 41-year-old Philadelphia girl – was additionally pronounced useless on the scene. Two passengers within the Toyota, who haven’t been recognized but, had been pronounced useless at an space hospital.

I-495 was closed for about 5 hours after the accident. Delaware State Police proceed to research. Anybody who could have witnessed the crash ought to contact Grasp Corporal Breen by calling 302-365-8486. Data may additionally be offered by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or through the web at www.delawarecrimestoppers.com.