Delaware State Police
News Release

Final Update – Frederica Fatal Crash

Released Friday, January 02, 2009

Frederica – The Delaware State Police have concluded their investigation into the cause of the fatal crash that killed six people in November. Investigators have determined that for an unknown reason the 1999 Ford Explorer that was operated by Ms. Rinaldi had crossed the centerline and entered the travel lane of the 2004 Ford Explorer causing the head-on crash.

This will conclude the information being released on the crash.

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Update #3 Frederica Fatal

Released November 10, 2008 1015 pm

Delaware State Police Crash Reconstruction Unit has identified the victims involved in the fatal collision that occurred on Carpenter Bridge Road E/O Roseville Road Frederica.  The 2004 Ford Explorer was E/B Carpenter Bridge road and the 1999 Ford Explorer was traveling W/B prior to the crash.  The front end of the 2004 and 1999 Ford Explorers collided with each other.  The vehicles then burst into flames.  The location of the point of impact on the roadway is still under investigation.  

The 2004 Ford Explorer was driven by Michael E. Miller-34 of Frederica and he was the lone occupant of this vehicle.

The 1999 Ford Explorer was driven by Kelly D. Rinaldi-36 of Harrington.  The other 4 occupants are Jacob Rinaldi-15, Jessup Crow-5, Kyle Crow-5 and Kaylee Crow-7 all of Harrington.  The four kids are children of Kelly D. Rinaldi.  

The cause of the crash is still currently under investigation.  Delaware State Police have suspended their on scene investigation until tomorrow.  

Update #2 Vehicles Involved in Frederica Crash

Released November 10, 2008 8:55 pm

Vehicle 1 2004 Ford Explorer Frederica address adult Male operator

Vehicle 2 1999 Ford Explorer Harrington address adult Female operator

Updated Confirmation of Number of Fatalities

In regards to the fatal crash that occurred outside of Frederica, six persons died.  Five individuals were in one vehicle and one lone occupant in the 2^nd vehicle involved.  

Preliminary Release of Fatal Crash

Released November 10, 2008 6:10 pm

Frederica-Delaware State Police Crash Reconstruction Unit has been on scene of a two-vehicle crash with multiple fatalities.  The crash occurred around 3:35 pm this afternoon on Carpenter Bridge road just east of Roseville road Frederica.

The crash was between two sports utility vehicles.  One vehicle was traveling westbound Carpenter Bridge road and the other was traveling eastbound Carpenter Bridge road.  Carpenter Bridge road is a two lane non-divided roadway.  As a result of the collision, both vehicles burst into flames.  All occupants and drivers died in this collision.  There were five who perished in vehicle and the operator of the other sports utility vehicle died as well.  

The exact cause of the crash is currently under investigation.  The names of those involved in the crash will become available after appropriate family notifications have been made.    

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