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State of Delaware Department of Safety and Homeland Security
Division of State Police
Superintendent Robert M. Coupe |
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Presented by Public Information Officer Cpl/1 Jeff Whitmarsh P.O. Box 430| Dover, DE 19903 | Cell: 302.598.5188 | jeff.whitmarsh@state.de.us
Updated DSP News Release #1: Sunday, August 09, 2009- Serious Injury Crash Reported in Kent County
Magnolia- A 66-year old bicyclist from Magnolia named Charlie G. Harris was traveling northbound on South State Street on the right shoulder.
Ms. Cierra Lynn Hurley, 18, of Frederica, was driving in her1997 Toyota Carolla northbound on South State Street approaching the bicyclist.
Ms. Hurley took her attention away from the roadway to swat at a bug that flew into her car. She then drifted onto the shoulder and struck the bicyclist.
Mr. Harris was ejected from his bike and struck his head on the ground. Mr. Harris was pronounced dead at the scene.
Ms. Hurley was not injured.
This crash remains under investigation and no charges have been filed as of yet.
The roadway was shut down for approximately two-and-a-half hours.
Original DSP News Release: Sunday, August 09, 2009- Serious Injury Crash Reported in Kent County
Location: 4200 block of South State Street in Magnolia, Delaware, Kent County
Date of Occurrence: Sunday, August 09, 2009- at approximately 2:30 p.m.
Resume: Members of the Delaware State Police and Emergency Medical Services are currently on the scene of a serious injury crash on South State Street in Magnolia.
Preliminary reports from the scene indicate this crash involves a car and a bicycle. The road is shut down at this time in both directions and motorists should seek alternative routes.
A more complete release will be forthcoming when additional details are known and confirmed.
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