Delaware State Police
News Release

Update 2 Release of names of those who died in yesterday’s Crash

Vehicle 1, 1995 Ford Explorer

Oper-Lamont Felder-50, 700 Block W. 19^th Street, Wilmington, De.

Pass- Lovell Collins-Brown-47, 700 Block W. 19^th Street, Wilmington, De.

Vehicle 2, 1993 Mercury Grand Marquis

Oper- Anderson M. Davis-72, 6200 Block Sansom Street, Philadelphia, Pa.

Pass-  Sallie Hunter-78, 5300 Block Wyalusing Ave., Philadelphia, Pa.

Delaware State Police have determined that the 1995 Ford Explorer was traveling northbound at a high rate of speed and the operator was driving in an aggressive manner.  Witnesses advised at one point the Explorer passed between two other vehicles straddling the dotted center line.  The operator of the Explorer drove onto the right shoulder of I-95 northbound, then over steered causing him to lose control.  The Explorer next crossed the wide grass median and drove up a dirt mound.  The Explorer began to roll as it entered the southbound lanes of I-95 southbound and eventually rolled on top of the 1993 Mercury Grand Marquis.  Both the driver and passenger of the Explorer were ejected from their vehicle.  The passenger of the Ford Explorer was pronounced dead at the scene.  The driver of the Ford Explorer was transported to Christiana Hospital where he died. 

Vehicle 2 the 1993 Mercury Grand Marquis caught fire as a result of the crash.  Passing motorist pulled the operator of the Mercury from the driver’s seat however The 72 year old driver died at the scene.  The 78 year old female passenger had to be extricated from the vehicle by Fire and Ambulance crews.  Motorist and Troopers utilized numerous fire extinguishers attempting to keep the fire at bay until Fire crews could arrive.  The 78 year old female passenger was transported to Christiana Hospital and is currently listed in critical condition. 

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Update 1 Fatal Collision on I-95 N/O Marsh Road

DSP News Release: Saturday January 24, 2009

The Delaware State Police Crash Reconstruction Unit is currently on scene investigating a crash involving multiple fatalities.   The crash occurred on the southbound lanes of travel on I-95 North of Marsh Road.  A preliminary investigation revealed that a green 1995 Ford Explorer was traveling N/B on I-95 when it lost control crossing the median and entering the southbound lanes of travel.  The Explorer then crashed into a Blue 1993 Mercury passenger car.  As a result of the crash both occupants of the Ford Explorer a 50 year old male driver from Wilmington and a 47 year old female passenger also from Wilmington died at the scene due to multiple injuries.  The 72 year old operator of the Mercury sedan died at the scene from injuries sustained in the crash.  A passenger in the Mercury a 78 year old female is listed in critical condition and was transported to Christiana Hospital.  Both occupants of the Mercury are from Philadelphia. 

A preliminary cause of the crash appears to be speed, however the investigation is ongoing. 

Updated information regarding the names of the victims will be released once family members have been notified. 

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DSP News Release:  Saturday, January 24, 2009- Crash with Multiple Fatalities on I-95

Location of Incident:  I-95 Southbound, north of Marsh Road

Date and Time of Occurrence:  Saturday, January 24, 2009, approximately1:30 p.m.

Resume:  PRELIMINARY RELEASE- The Delaware State Police is currently on the scene of a two vehicle crash which occurred on I-95 southbound, north of Marsh Road.  At least two people are confirmed deceased at the scene with two others in grave condition.  I-95 southbound is shut down at this time.  Only the right lane northbound is open.  Traffic is being diverted onto I-495 southbound at the Pennsylvania state line.