Delaware State Police
News Release

Magnolia Man Dies in Fatal Crash

Released Thursday, January 15, 2009

Felton – The Delaware State Police are investigating an overnight crash that claimed the life of a 20-year-old Magnolia man. Troopers responded to the single vehicle crash on Canterbury Road (SR 15) approximately one-tenth of a mile north of Midstate Road (SR 12) at approximately 1:16 am.

The investigation has revealed a 2006 Toyota Scion, operated by Vincent N. Butto, 20 of Magnolia, was traveling northbound on Canterbury Rd approaching Midstate Rd. The Scion failed to stop at the stop sign at this intersection and continued across the intersection leaving the east edge of the roadway entering a farm field.

Consequently, the vehicle overturned several times ejecting Mr. Butto from the vehicle resulting in his death. A lone front seat passenger, Tabatha L. McCarthy, 20 of Magnolia, was injured in the crash and flown to Christiana Hospital by DSP helicopter. She is in stable condition.

Preliminary investigation revealed both parties were wearing seatbelts and that speed was a factor in the crash. Alcohol is not suspected to be a factor. Because of the crash, the roadway was closed for approximately 3 hours as investigators examined the scene.

The crash remains under investigation.

 

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