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Crash #2014100048 Crash #2014100048
Fatalities 1
State DELAWARE
County NEW CASTLE
City
Date July 26, 2014
Time 8:29 p.m.
Location(39.6853806, -75.7070500) - Fatality Map - Google Maps
Street Name 1 SR-273 NEWARK-CHRISTIANA RD
Street Name 2 RUTHAR DR
WeatherClear
Number of Vehicles 1
Number of Vehicles in Transport 1
Number of Parked Vehicles 0
Number of Persons in Motor Vehicles 1
Number of Persons in Motor Vehicles in Transport 1
Number of Persons in Parked Vehicles 0
Number of Nonmotorists 1
Route Signing State Highway
Rural / Urban Urban
Functional System Other Principal Arterial
Road Owner Unknown
National Highway System Not in the National Highway System
Special Jurisdiction No Special Jurisdiction (Includes National Forests Since 2008)
Milepoint 24
First Harmful Event Traffic Sign Support
Manner of Collision First Harmful Event was Not a Collision with Motor Vehicle In-Transport
At Intersection Yes
Relation to Junction Intersection Related
Type of Intersection Four-Way Intersection
Relation to Road On Median
Work Zone None
Light Condition Daylight
Atmospheric Condition Clear
School Bus Related False
Rail Grade Crossing ID 0000000
EMS Notified Hour 20
EMS Notified Minute 29
EMS Arrived Hour 20
EMS Arrived Minute 34
Arrived At Hospital Hour 88
Arrived at Hospital Minute 88
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Persons

Person #1 (Pedestrian) Person #1 (Pedestrian)
Age 44 year(s) old
SexMale
Person TypeBicyclist
Injury SeverityFatal Injury (K)
Vehicle which Struck Non MotoristVehicle #1
Seating PositionNot a Motor Vehicle Occupant (2005-Later)
Restraint System UseNot a Motor Vehicle Occupant
Restraint System MisuseNot a Motor Vehicle Occupant
Helmet UseNot Applicable
Helmet MisuseNone Used/Not Applicable
Airbag DeployedNot a Motor Vehicle Occupant
EjectionNot Applicable
Ejection PathEjection Path Not Applicable
ExtricationNot Extricated/Not Applicable
Police Reported Alcohol InvolvementNo (Alcohol Not Involved)
Alcohol Test GivenTest Given
Alcohol Test TypeBlood Test
Alcohol Test ResultAC Test Performed, Results Unknown
Police Reported Drug InvolvementNot Reported
Drug TestedTest Given
Transported To Medical Facility ByNot Transported for Treatment
Died En RouteDied at Scene
Month of DeathJuly
Day of Death26
Year of Death2014
Hour of Death20
Minute of Death48
Lag Hours0
Lag Minutes19
Non Motorist LocationMedian/Crossing Island
At WorkNo
HispanicHispanic, Origin Not Specified or Other Origin
Race White
Nonmotorist Bicycle HelmetNo
Nonmotorist PadsNo
Nonmotorist LightsNo
Nonmotorist ReflectorsNo
Nonmotorist Other Protective EquipmentNo
Nonmotorist Other Preventative EquipmentNot Reported
Nonmotorist Marked Crosswalk PresentNone Noted
Nonmotorist Sidewalk PresentNone Noted
Nonmotorist In School ZoneNone Noted
Pedestrian Crash TypeNot a Pedestrian
Bicycle Crash TypeUnknown Approach Paths
Pedestrian LocationNot a Pedestrian
Pedestrian PositionNot a Pedestrian
Pedestrian DirectionNot a Pedestrian
Bicycle LocationIntersection-Related
Bicycle PositionOther
Bicycle DirectionNot Applicable
Motorist DirectionNot a Pedestrian
Nonmotorist Prior Action Waiting to Cross Roadway
Nonmotorist Impaired None/Apparently Normal
Nonmotorist Contributing Circumstance None Noted
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Person #1 in Vehicle #1 Person #1 in Vehicle #1
Age 21 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 MisuseNo Indication of Misuse
Helmet UseNot Applicable
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 GivenTest Given
Alcohol Test TypePreliminary Breath Test (PBT)
Alcohol Test Result0.1
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 WorkNot Aplicable
HispanicNot a Fatality (Not Applicable)
Race Not a Fatality (Not Applicable)
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Moving Vehicles

Vehicle #1 Vehicle #1
Fatalities 0
Number of Occupants 1
Hit and Run No Hit and Run
NCSA Make Honda
Body Type 4-Door Sedan/Hardtop
NCSA Model 32
Registration State Delaware
Registered Vehicle Owner Driver (in This Crash) Not Registered Owner (Other Private Owner)
VIN 1HGCM56303A0
Model Year 2003
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 00000000000
Vehicle Configuration Not Applicable
Cargo Body Type Not Applicable
Bus Use Not a Bus
Special Vehicle Use No Special Use Noted
Emergency Vehicle Use Not Applicable
Speed Limit 45
Travel Speed 89
Underride / Override No Underride or Override
Rollover No Rollover
Rollover Location No Rollover
Initial Contact Point 3 O'Clock
Extent of Damage Disabling Damage
Vehicle Towed Towed
Most Harmful Event Pedalcyclist
Fire Occurence False
Driver Drinking Drinking
Driver Present Driver Present
Drivers License State Delaware
Driver Zip Code 19702
Non CDL License Type Full Driver License
Non CDL License Status Valid
CDL License Status No Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
CDL Endorsements No Endorsements Required for This Vehicle
License Compliance With Class of Vehicle Valid License for This Class Vehicle
Compliance with LIcense Restrictions Restrictions Complied With
Driver Height 71
Driver Weight 160
Previous Recorded Crashes 0
Previous BAC Suspensions (Underage) None
Previous BAC Suspensions None
Previous Other Suspensions None
Previous DWI 0
Previous Speeding Convictions 2
Previous Other Moving Violations 0
Month of Oldest Violation December
Year of Oldest Violation 2011
Month of Newest Violation April
Year of Newest Violation 2014
Speeding Related Yes, Exceeded Speed Limit
Trafficway Description Two-Way, Divided, Unprotected Median
Total Lanes in Roadway Four Lanes
Roadway Alignment Curve Left
Roadway Grade Grade, Unknown Slope
Roadway Surface Type Concrete
Roadway Surface Condition Dry
Traffic Control Device No Controls
Traffic Control Device Functioning No Controls
Pre Event Movement Negotiating a Curve
Critical Precrash Event THIS VEHICLE LOSS OF CONTROL DUE TO: Traveling Too Fast for Conditions
Attempted Avoidance Maneuver Braking and Steering Left
Precrash Stability Skidding Laterally - Counterclockwise Rotation
Pre-impact Location Departed Roadway
Crash Type CATEGORY I: SINGLE DRIVER - CONFIGURATION B: LEFT ROADSIDE DEPARTURE - Control/Traction Loss
Visibility Obstructions No Obstruction Noted
Moving Violations None
Driver Maneuvered to Avoid Driver Did Not Maneuver to Avoid
Vehicle Factors None Noted
Damaged Areas 2 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 3 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 4 O'Clock
Driver Distracted Not Distracted
Driver Impaired Under the Influence of Alcohol, Drugs, or
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Crash Events

Event #1 Event #1
VehicleVehicle #1
Area Of ImpactNon-Harmful Event
Sequence of EventsRan off Road - Left
Event #2 Event #2
VehicleVehicle #1
Area Of Impact3 O'Clock
Sequence of EventsTraffic Sign Support
Event #3 Event #3
VehicleVehicle #1
Area Of Impact3 O'Clock
Sequence of EventsPedalcyclist

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