Delaware State Police
News Release

DSP News Release: Monday, January 05, 2009- Saturday Afternoon Crash Turns Fatal

Location of Incident: DE Route 4 westbound at Salem Church Road, Newark, Delaware, New Castle County

Date and Time of Occurrence: Saturday, January 3rd, 2009, 4:30 p.m.

Resume: This past Saturday afternoon, Troopers responded to the intersection of Route 4 and Salem Church Road for the report of a injury crash.

A 2003 Dodge Dakota (operated by John Lloyd, 41, of Newark) was traveling northbound on Salem Church Road and proceeded to cross Route 4.

A 1999 Chevrolet Blazer (operated by Joanne Sporay, 70, of Newark) was traveling westbound on Route 4 approaching Salem Church Road.

The Dodge had a green light and the Blazer a red.

Both vehicles entered the intersection and collided.

Mr. Lloyd sustained minor injuries and was treated and released from Christiana Hospital. The front seat passenger in the Blazer, Robert Sporay, 71, also of Newark, suffered several serious, but not life threatening injuries in this crash. He was treated at Christiana Hospital.

On Sunday afternoon, approximately 24-hours after the collision, Ms. Sporay died as a result of the injuries she sustained in this crash.

This investigation is ongoing and no charges are expected to be filed.