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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: Thursday, October 01, 2009- Fatal Pedestrian Crash on Route 273
Newark- The
vehicle involved in this morning’s crash was a 2002 Chevrolet Tracker which
was operated by Ava Rodriguez-Silva, 54, of Rising Sun,
The pedestrian who died
in this crash was identified as Anita Collins, 45, of
The Tracker was
traveling eastbound on Route 273 in the area of
Ms. Collins was
transported from the scene to
Ms. Rodriguez-Silva was not injured.
Investigators noted it was dark outside at the time of this crash and there were no overhead streetlights. Speed is not considered to be a factor. Ms. Collins was not crossing the roadway at a marked crosswalk.
This crash remains under investigation and no charges have been filed.
Traffic was impacted for approximately 2 hours.
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Updated DSP News Release #1: Thursday, October 01, 2009- Fatal Pedestrian Crash on Route 273
Newark- Route 273 has been reopened in both directions. Traffic is still heavy through the scene.
An additional news release will be disseminated later today in reference to this case.
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DSP News Release: Thursday, October 01, 2009- Fatal Pedestrian Crash on Route 273
Location: Route 273 westbound in front of University Plaza , Newark, Delaware, New Castle County
Date of Occurrence: Thursday, October 01, 2009, at approximately 6:15 a.m.
Resume: Investigators from the Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit are currently on the scene of a fatal pedestrian crash. The location is Route 273 westbound in front of University Plaza.
Preliminary reports indicate this crash occurred in the roadway and involved a small SUV and a female pedestrian.
Traffic is heavy at this time and motorists should seek alternative routes.
An additional release will be forthcoming when details are known and confirmed.
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