Fatal Three-Car Crash on I-95 in Delaware: One Dead, One Injured

October 14, 2024
Fatal Three-Car Crash on I-95 in Delaware: One Dead, One Injured
  • A three-car crash on I-95 in New Castle, Delaware, early on October 12 resulted in one driver's death and another driver's injury.

  • The incident, which occurred at approximately 4:18 a.m., involved a Hyundai Tucson, a Kia Forte, and a stationary Freightliner bucket truck.

  • The bucket truck, driven by a 61-year-old man from Mineral Point, Wisconsin, had been parked on the right shoulder for vehicle maintenance.

  • The 29-year-old driver of the Kia Forte, traveling alongside the Hyundai, collided with the stationary bucket truck.

  • The driver of the Hyundai was unharmed, while the bucket truck driver sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to a hospital.

  • Tragically, the Kia driver was ejected from the vehicle due to not wearing a seatbelt and was pronounced dead at the scene.

  • The impact of the collision caused the Kia to rebound into the center lane, striking the Hyundai Tucson.

  • Delaware State police are conducting an ongoing investigation into the crash and are seeking witnesses to contact Sergeant J. Jefferson.

  • Updates on the investigation will be provided as they become available.

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