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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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Updated DSP News Release #2: Monday, July 27, 2009- Two-Vehicle Crash Closes Route 1 Southbound
Middletown- The vehicles involved in this crash are as follows: · 1991 Ford Van, operated by Patrick Turner, 21, of Virginia Beach, Virginia · 2007 International Tractor-Trailer, operated by Lloyd Jones, 51, of Richard Bassett Road in Dover, Delaware
The Ford was traveling on Route 1 southbound, in the middle lane, toward the top of the Roth Bridge when this vehicle expereinced a mechanical failure. This failure caused the van to repidly decrease speed.
The tractor-trailer approached the van and was unable to avoid same. A rear ended impact ensued and both vehicles veered to the right. They both then errupted into flames.
The van had five occupants. Four of the five people were able to escape from the burning vehicle; however, a 21-year-old rear seat passenger, a female, was trapped inside. She was pronounced dead at the scene once the flames were extinguished. The release of her name is pending a notification to the next of kin.
A computer check revealed Mr. Turner was driving with a suspended license.
This crash remains under investigation and no charges have been filed.
Updated DSP News Release: Sunday, July 26, 2009 Two-Vehicle Crash Closes Route 1 Southbound
Middletown- Officials from the scene have advised this crash involves one confirmed fatality. Four individuals have been transported to Christiana Hospital with serious but non-life threatening injuries.
This will be the final release this evening. A more thorough news release will be provided tomorrow after the Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit completes their initial investigation.
Preliminary DSP News Release: Sunday, July 26, 2009 Two-Vehicle Crash Closes Route 1 Southbound
Location of Incident: Route 1 southbound at the Roth Bridge, Middletown Delaware, New Castle County
Date of Occurrence: Sunday, July 26, 2009, at approximately 9:00 p.m.
Resume: Delaware State Troopers and emergency personnel are currently on the scene of a two-vehicle crash on Route 1 southbound at the top of the Roth Bridge.
Preliminary reports indicate this crash involved a van and a tractor-trailer. Injuries are apparently serious; however, the exact number of those injured is unknown at the time of this release.
Additional details will be released when known and confirmed.
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