State of Delaware Department of Safety and Homeland Security

 

Division of State Police

 

Superintendent Thomas F. Mac Leish

DSP News Release: Wednesday, May 27, 2009- Single Vehicle Crash Results in Ejection

 

Location of Incident: Route 1 northbound at the I-95 southbound exit ramp, Newark, Delaware, New Castle County

 

Date and Time of Occurrence: Wednesday, May 27, 2009, at approximately 2:56 p.m.

 

Resume: Just before 3:00 p.m. today, Troopers were called to the area of Route 1 northbound at the I-95 southbound exit ramp for a single vehicle crash.

 

A 2007 Honda Accord (operated by Tomika Coleman, 22, of Newark) was traveling Route 1 northbound approaching the I-95 southbound exit ramp. 

 

For an undetermined reason, the Honda swerved to the right and lost control.  The Honda slid sideways and into a guardrail. The operator of the Honda was then ejected from the vehicle and onto the roadway.

 

The operator, Ms. Coleman, was transported from the scene to Christiana Hospital where her injuries were considered non-life threatening.

 

This crash remains under investigation and no charges have been filed.

 

 

 

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