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Crash #1979100016 Crash #1979100016
Fatalities 4
State DELAWARE
County SUSSEX
City
Date Feb. 25, 1979
Time 5 p.m.
Street Name 1 None
Street Name 2 None
WeatherRain
Number of Vehicles 0
Number of Vehicles in Transport 2
Number of Parked Vehicles 0
Number of Persons in Motor Vehicles 4
Number of Persons in Motor Vehicles in Transport 0
Number of Persons in Parked Vehicles 4
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 Motor Vehicle In-Transport
Manner of Collision Front-to-Front
At Intersection Not Reported
Relation to Junction Non-Junction
Type of Intersection Not Reported
Relation to Road On Roadway
Work Zone None
Light Condition Daylight
Atmospheric Condition Rain
School Bus Related False
Rail Grade Crossing ID 0000000
EMS Notified Hour 17
EMS Notified Minute 4
EMS Arrived Hour 17
EMS Arrived Minute 6
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Persons

Person #1 in Vehicle #1 Person #1 in Vehicle #1
Age 27 year(s) old
SexMale
Person TypeDriver of a Motor Vehicle In-Transport
Injury SeverityFatal Injury (K)
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 Result0.19
Police Reported Drug InvolvementNot Reported
Drug TestedNot Reported
Transported To Medical Facility ByTransported Unknown Source
Died En RouteNot Applicable
Month of DeathFebruary
Day of Death25
Year of Death1979
Hour of Death17
Minute of Death45
Lag Hours0
Lag Minutes45
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 60 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
ExtricationNot Extricated/Not Applicable
Police Reported Alcohol InvolvementYes (Alcohol Involved)
Alcohol Test GivenNot Reported
Alcohol Test TypeNot Reported
Alcohol Test Result0.15
Police Reported Drug InvolvementNot Reported
Drug TestedNot Reported
Transported To Medical Facility ByTransported Unknown Source
Died En RouteNot Applicable
Month of DeathFebruary
Day of Death25
Year of Death1979
Hour of Death17
Minute of Death45
Lag Hours0
Lag Minutes45
Non Motorist LocationOccupant of a Motor Vehicle (Includes Railway Train Occupants Since 2006)
At WorkUnknown
HispanicUnknown
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Person #1 in Vehicle #2 Person #1 in Vehicle #2
Age 31 year(s) old
SexMale
Person TypeDriver of a Motor Vehicle In-Transport
Injury SeverityFatal Injury (K)
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
Month of DeathFebruary
Day of Death25
Year of Death1979
Hour of Death17
Minute of Death45
Lag Hours0
Lag Minutes45
Non Motorist LocationOccupant of a Motor Vehicle (Includes Railway Train Occupants Since 2006)
At WorkUnknown
HispanicUnknown
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Person #2 in Vehicle #2 Person #2 in Vehicle #2
Age 27 year(s) old
SexFemale
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 Result0.0
Police Reported Drug InvolvementNot Reported
Drug TestedNot Reported
Transported To Medical Facility ByTransported Unknown Source
Died En RouteNot Applicable
Month of DeathFebruary
Day of Death25
Year of Death1979
Hour of Death17
Minute of Death45
Lag Hours0
Lag Minutes45
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 2
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 Delaware
Registered Vehicle Owner Unknown
VIN 4J57H7H218
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 50
Travel Speed 70
Underride / Override Not Reported
Rollover No Rollover
Rollover Location Unknown
Initial Contact Point 12 O'Clock
Extent of Damage Disabling Damage
Vehicle Towed Towed
Most Harmful Event Motor Vehicle In-Transport
Fire Occurence False
Driver Drinking Drinking
Driver Present Driver Present
Drivers License State Delaware
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 No Restrictions or Not Applicable
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 1
Month of Oldest Violation August
Year of Oldest Violation 1976
Month of Newest Violation August
Year of Newest Violation 1976
Speeding Related Yes, Exceeded Speed Limit
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 Restricted to Wheelchair
Visibility Obstructions Not In-Transport Motor Vehicle (Parked, Working)
Damaged Areas 12 O'Clock
Driver Impaired Physical Impairment - No Details
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Vehicle #2 Vehicle #2
Fatalities 2
Number of Occupants 2
Hit and Run No Hit and Run
NCSA Make Ford
Body Type 4-Door Sedan/Hardtop
NCSA Model 1
Registration State Delaware
Registered Vehicle Owner Unknown
VIN 4T16F13888
Model Year 1964
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 50
Travel Speed 35
Underride / Override Not Reported
Rollover No Rollover
Rollover Location Unknown
Initial Contact Point 12 O'Clock
Extent of Damage Disabling Damage
Vehicle Towed Towed
Most Harmful Event Motor Vehicle In-Transport
Fire Occurence False
Driver Drinking No Drinking
Driver Present Driver Present
Drivers License State Delaware
Driver Zip Code None
Non CDL License Type Unknown License Type
Non CDL License Status Expired
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 No Restrictions or Not Applicable
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 February
Year of Oldest Violation 1976
Month of Newest Violation February
Year of Newest Violation 1976
Speeding Related No
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 Improper Lane Usage
Driver Related Factor Driving on Wrong Side of Two-way Trafficway (Intentionally or Unintentionally)
Driver Maneuvered to Avoid Pedestrian, Pedalcyclist or Other Non-Motorist
Vehicle Factors Wipers
Vehicle Factors Body, Doors
Damaged Areas 12 O'Clock
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