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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 #1: Monday, September 14, 2009- Fatal Motorcycle Crash Closes I-495
Wilmington: Last evening’s fatal crash on I-495 is outlined below.
A 2007 Toyota Camry, operated by Courtney Loftur, 30, of Berlin, New Jersey, was traveling in the center lane of I-495 northbound and was just north of the on-ramp from Edgemoor Road.
A 2008 Kawasaki Ninja, operated by Brian Loubon, of Sharon Hill, Pennsylvania, was traveling on I-495 northbound with a pack of motorcycles. This motorcycle was reportedly traveling at a high rate of speed and weaving in and out of traffic.
As the Kawasaki was attempting to move from the left lane and towards the right lane, presumably to follow another motorcycle, it rear ended the Toyota. Mr. Loubon was ejected from the bike and slammed into the rear window of the Toyota. He and the bike then tumbled along the roadway until they came to a stop.
Just prior to the crash it should be noted that, the State Police Dispatch Center, RECOM, issued a general radio broadcast advising patrol officers on I-495 to be on the lookout for a group of motorcycles traveling on I-495 southbound at a high rate of speed.
This crash remains under investigation and no charges have been filed.
PRELIMINARY DSP News Release: Fatal Motorcycle Crash Closes I-495
Location: I-495 northbound north of Edgemoor Road, Wilmington, New Castle County, DE
Date of Occurrence: Sunday, September 13, 2009 @ 3:18 p.m.
Resume: The Delaware State Police Crash Reconstruction Unit (CRU) is currently in the early stages of investigating a fatal motor vehicle crash involving a motorcyclist.
There is one confirmed fatality at this time.
All lanes of northbound I-495 were closed during the investigation, but have since been re-opened.
A more detailed release will be forthcoming when additional details are known and confirmed. |
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