Delaware State Police
News Release

Update #2- Fatal Pedestrian Crash at Hares Corner

Released- Tuesday, January 06, 2009

New Castle- The pedestrian who died in this morning’s crash is identified as Paula Carpenter, 46, of New Castle.

Ms. Carpenter was walking across the northbound lanes of US 13 just south of Lisa Drive from the east side of the roadway toward the west side.

A 2002 Dodge Neon (operated by Jason Doerflein, 32 of Port Deposit, Maryland) was traveling northbound in the left lane of Route 13.  Ms. Carpenter then walked directly into the path of this vehicle resulting in the initial impact. 

After this impact, Ms. Carpenter landed in the roadway.  She was then struck by a 2002 Ford Explorer (operated by Edgardo Ortega, 27, of Newark) and a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee (operated by Yvette Price, 42, of New Castle). 

It was dark at the time of the collision and Ms. Carpenter was not wearing reflective clothing or carrying a light.  She was also nearly struck by other vehicles while she walked across the roadway.  A witness reported she and another vehicle had to swerve to avoid her.

This crash remains under investigation and no charges are expected to be filed.

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Update #1 - Fatal Pedestrian Crash at Hares Corner

Released- Tuesday, January 06, 2009

New Castle- Route 13 northbound has just re-opened.  An additional release will be forthcoming later this morning with the details surrounding the crash.

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DSP News Release:  Tuesday, January 06, 2009- Fatal Pedestrian Crash at Hares Corner

Location of Incident:  Route 13 Northbound, just south of Hares Corner, New Castle, Delaware, New Castle County

Date and Time of Occurrence: Tuesday, January 06, 2009, approximately 6:40 a.m.

Resume:  Approximately 20 minutes ago, Troopers responded to the area of Route 13 northbound, just south of Hares Corner, for a fatal crash. 

This incident involved a vehicle and a pedestrian.  The pedestrian has been pronounced dead at the scene. 

All lanes of Route 13 northbound have been shut down at Lisa Drive while this incident is investigated- this scene is extensive.  Motorists should seek alternative routes.

A more complete news release will be disseminated later this morning when the details surrounding this crash are known and confirmed.