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Crash #1978100011 Crash #1978100011
Fatalities 1
State DELAWARE
County NEW CASTLE
City
Date Feb. 17, 1978
Time 11:24 p.m.
Street Name 1 None
Street Name 2 None
WeatherCloudy
Number of Vehicles 0
Number of Vehicles in Transport 1
Number of Parked Vehicles 0
Number of Persons in Motor Vehicles 2
Number of Persons in Motor Vehicles in Transport 0
Number of Persons in Parked Vehicles 2
Number of Nonmotorists 0
Route Signing State Highway
Rural / Urban Rural
Functional System Unknown
Road Owner Unknown
National Highway System Unknown
Special Jurisdiction No Special Jurisdiction (Includes National Forests Since 2008)
Milepoint None
First Harmful Event Pedestrian
Manner of Collision First Harmful Event was Not a Collision with Motor Vehicle In-Transport
At Intersection Not Reported
Relation to Junction Non-Junction
Type of Intersection Not Reported
Relation to Road On Roadway
Work Zone None
Light Condition Dark - Lighted
Atmospheric Condition Cloudy
School Bus Related False
Rail Grade Crossing ID None
EMS Notified Hour 23
EMS Notified Minute 26
EMS Arrived Hour 23
EMS Arrived Minute 31
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Persons

Person #1 (Pedestrian) Person #1 (Pedestrian)
Age 17 year(s) old
SexMale
Person TypePedestrian
Injury SeverityFatal Injury (K)
Seating PositionNot a Motor Vehicle Occupant (2005-Later)
Restraint System UseNot Reported
Restraint System MisuseNone Used/Not Applicable
Helmet UseNot Reported
Helmet MisuseNone Used/Not Applicable
Airbag DeployedNot Reported
EjectionNot Ejected
Ejection PathEjection Path Not Applicable
ExtricationNot Extricated/Not Applicable
Police Reported Alcohol InvolvementYes (Alcohol Involved)
Alcohol Test GivenNot Reported
Alcohol Test TypeNot Reported
Alcohol Test ResultNone Given
Police Reported Drug InvolvementNot Reported
Drug TestedNot Reported
Transported To Medical Facility ByTransported Unknown Source
Died En RouteNot Applicable
Month of DeathFebruary
Day of Death23
Year of Death1978
Hour of Death7
Minute of Death30
Lag Hours122
Lag Minutes59
Non Motorist LocationNot at Intersection-On Roadway, Crosswalk Availability Unknown
At WorkUnknown
HispanicUnknown
Person Related Factor Not Visible
Person Related Factor Darting, Running, or Stumbling Into Roadway (1995-2009)
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Person #1 in Vehicle #1 Person #1 in Vehicle #1
Age 20 year(s) old
SexMale
Person TypeDriver of a Motor Vehicle In-Transport
Injury SeverityNo Apparent Injury (O)
Seating PositionFront Seat, Left Side (Driver's Side)
Restraint System UseNot Reported
Restraint System MisuseNone Used/Not Applicable
Helmet UseNot Reported
Helmet MisuseNone Used/Not Applicable
Airbag DeployedNot Reported
EjectionNot Ejected
Ejection PathEjection Path Not Applicable
ExtricationNot Extricated/Not Applicable
Police Reported Alcohol InvolvementYes (Alcohol Involved)
Alcohol Test GivenNot Reported
Alcohol Test TypeNot Reported
Alcohol Test Result0.09
Police Reported Drug InvolvementNot Reported
Drug TestedNot Reported
Transported To Medical Facility ByNot Transported for Treatment
Died En RouteNot Applicable
Non Motorist LocationOccupant of a Motor Vehicle (Includes Railway Train Occupants Since 2006)
At WorkUnknown
HispanicUnknown
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Moving Vehicles

Vehicle #1 Vehicle #1
Fatalities 0
Number of Occupants 4
Hit and Run No Hit and Run
NCSA Make Chevrolet
Body Type 2-Door Sedan/Hardtop/Coupe
NCSA Model 11
Registration State Pennsylvania
Registered Vehicle Owner Unknown
VIN 9999999999
Model Year 1972
VPIC Make ID None
VPIC Model ID None
VPIC Body Class Unknown
Body Class Unknown
Lower Weight Rating Not Reported
Upper Weight Rating Not Reported
Vehicle Trailing No Trailers
Jackknife Not an Articulated Vehicle
Motor Carrier ID None
Vehicle Configuration Not Applicable
Cargo Body Type Not Applicable
Bus Use Not Reported
Special Vehicle Use No Special Use Noted
Emergency Vehicle Use Not Applicable
Speed Limit 45
Travel Speed 35
Underride / Override Not Reported
Rollover No Rollover
Rollover Location Unknown
Initial Contact Point 12 O'Clock
Extent of Damage Functional Damage
Vehicle Towed Towed
Most Harmful Event Unknown / Reported as Unknown (Since 2018)
Fire Occurence False
Driver Drinking Drinking
Driver Present Driver Present
Drivers License State Pennsylvania
Driver Zip Code None
Non CDL License Type Unknown License Type
Non CDL License Status Valid
CDL License Status Unknown License Status
CDL Endorsements No Endorsements Required for This Vehicle
License Compliance With Class of Vehicle Unknown
Compliance with LIcense Restrictions Restrictions Complied With
Driver Height None
Driver Weight None
Previous Recorded Crashes 0
Previous BAC Suspensions (Underage) None
Previous BAC Suspensions None
Previous Other Suspensions None
Previous DWI 0
Previous Speeding Convictions 0
Previous Other Moving Violations 0
Month of Oldest Violation No Record
Year of Oldest Violation 0
Month of Newest Violation No Record
Year of Newest Violation 0
Speeding Related No
Trafficway Description Two-Way, Not Divided
Total Lanes in Roadway Two Lanes
Roadway Alignment Straight
Roadway Grade Level
Roadway Surface Type Blacktop, Bituminous, or Asphalt
Roadway Surface Condition Wet
Traffic Control Device No Controls
Traffic Control Device Functioning No Controls
Pre Event Movement Unknown
Critical Precrash Event OTHER Unknown
Attempted Avoidance Maneuver Unknown/Not Reported
Precrash Stability Precrash Stability Unknown
Pre-impact Location Unknown
Crash Type CATEGORY VI: MISCELLANEOUS - Unknown Crash Type
Damaged Areas 12 O'Clock
Damaged Areas Top
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