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Crash #1978103060 Crash #1978103060
Fatalities 1
State DELAWARE
County NEW CASTLE
City
Date Nov. 12, 1978
Time 4:15 a.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 Urban
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 Utility Pole/Light Support
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 Outside Trafficway
Work Zone None
Light Condition Dark - Not Lighted
Atmospheric Condition Cloudy
School Bus Related False
Rail Grade Crossing ID None
EMS Notified Hour 4
EMS Notified Minute 22
EMS Arrived Hour 4
EMS Arrived Minute 33
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Persons

Person #1 in Vehicle #1 Person #1 in Vehicle #1
Age 25 year(s) old
SexMale
Person TypeDriver of a Motor Vehicle In-Transport
Injury SeveritySuspected Minor Injury (B)
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 InvolvementNo (Alcohol Not Involved)
Alcohol Test GivenNot Reported
Alcohol Test TypeNot Reported
Alcohol Test Result0.0
Police Reported Drug InvolvementNot Reported
Drug TestedNot Reported
Transported To Medical Facility ByTransported Unknown Source
Died En RouteNot Applicable
Non Motorist LocationOccupant of a Motor Vehicle (Includes Railway Train Occupants Since 2006)
At WorkUnknown
HispanicUnknown
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Person #2 in Vehicle #1 Person #2 in Vehicle #1
Age 24 year(s) old
SexMale
Person TypePassenger of a Motor Vehicle In-Transport
Injury SeverityFatal Injury (K)
Seating PositionFront Seat, Right 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
ExtricationExtricated
Police Reported Alcohol InvolvementNo (Alcohol Not 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 ByNot Transported for Treatment
Died En RouteNot Applicable
Month of DeathNovember
Day of Death12
Year of Death1978
Hour of Death4
Minute of Death15
Lag Hours6
Lag Minutes57
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 1
Number of Occupants 2
Hit and Run No Hit and Run
NCSA Make Buick/Opel
Body Type 2-Door Sedan/Hardtop/Coupe
NCSA Model 1
Registration State Virginia
Registered Vehicle Owner Unknown
VIN 4J67H7H241
Model Year 1977
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 35
Travel Speed 50
Underride / Override Not Reported
Rollover No Rollover
Rollover Location Unknown
Initial Contact Point 3 O'Clock
Extent of Damage Disabling Damage
Vehicle Towed Towed
Most Harmful Event Unknown / Reported as Unknown (Since 2018)
Fire Occurence True
Driver Drinking No Drinking
Driver Present Driver Present
Drivers License State New York
Driver Zip Code None
Non CDL License Type Unknown License Type
Non CDL License Status Unknown License Status
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 Unknown
Driver Height None
Driver Weight None
Previous Recorded Crashes 99
Previous BAC Suspensions (Underage) None
Previous BAC Suspensions None
Previous Other Suspensions None
Previous DWI 99
Previous Speeding Convictions 99
Previous Other Moving Violations 99
Month of Oldest Violation Unknown
Year of Oldest Violation 9999
Month of Newest Violation Unknown
Year of Newest Violation 9999
Speeding Related Yes, Specifics Unknown
Trafficway Description Two-Way, Not Divided
Total Lanes in Roadway Two Lanes
Roadway Alignment Curve - Unknown Direction
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
Driver Related Factor Driving too Fast for Conditions or in Excess of Posted Speed Limit (1982-2008)
Driver Related Factor Unfamiliar With Roadway
Driver Related Factor Improper Lane Usage
Moving Violations Pending
Driver Maneuvered to Avoid Pedestrian, Pedalcyclist or Other Non-Motorist
Damaged Areas 3 O'Clock
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