Delaware State Police
News Release

Dover Woman Critically Injured in Morning Crash

Released Wednesday, March 04, 2009

Dover – The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating a morning crash that critically injured a 44-year-old Dover woman. Troopers responded to the crash at approximately 7:35 after it was reported a pick-up truck struck a vehicle on US 13 in the area of Pine Wood Acres Drive.

Investigators learned a 2004 Chevy Pick-up, operated by Charlette D. Pierson, 57 of Smyrna, was traveling southbound on US 13 in the left lane. A 2003 Ford Taurus, operated by Kathy M. Groover, 44 of Dover, was attempting to cross over US 13 southbound from Pine Wood Acres Drive when she failed to yield the right of way to the pick-up.

As a result, the pick-up struck the Taurus on the driver’s door causing the crash. Ms. Groover sustained critical injuries and was flown by DSP helicopter to Christiana Hospital. Two children in the Taurus, a 3-year-old boy and a 5-year-old girl, were also injured in the crash. They were taken to Kent General Hospital and treated for non-life threatening injuries. Ms. Pierson was also injured and subsequently treated and released from Kent General Hospital.

All parties were wearing seatbelts, including the children who were properly restrained in child safety seats. Alcohol is not a factor. The roadway was closed for approximately 2 hours as investigators examined the crash scene. The crash remains under investigation.

 

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