Update
#1- Traffic Alert in Hockessin
Released- Thursday, January 08, 2009
Hockessin-
A 1998
Freightliner tractor trailer, operated by Christopher Parsons, 63,
of Plain City, Ohio, was traveling westbound on Route 48 and entered
the merge with Route 41. There is a curve in the road at this
location.
Authorities believe Mr. Parsons was traveling at a speed too great
to make it around the curve safely and subsequently overturned.
Mr.
Parsons was transported from the scene to Christiana Hospital for
observation as his injuries appear minor.
Christopher Parsons was cited for Unsafe Speed.
Original Release
DSP News
Release:
Thursday, January 08, 2009- Traffic Alert
Location
of Incident:
Lancaster Pike at Route 41, Hockessin, Delaware, New Castle County
Date and
Time of Occurrence:
Thursday, January 08, 2009, approximately 12:55 p.m.
Resume:
The Delaware State Police is currently on the scene of an overturned
tractor trailer on Lancaster Pike in the area of Route 41. Road
closures can be expected and motorists should seek alternative
routes.