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Crash #2023100013 Crash #2023100013
Fatalities 1
State DELAWARE
County SUSSEX
City
Date Feb. 4, 2023
Time 12:35 a.m.
Google Maps(38.7478778, -75.2906000)
Street Name 1 SR-5 HARBESON RD
Street Name 2 DIAMOND FARM RD
WeatherClear
Number of Vehicles 2
Number of Vehicles in Transport 1
Number of Parked Vehicles 1
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 0
Route Signing State Highway
Rural / Urban Rural
Functional System Major Collector
Road Owner State Highway Agency
National Highway System Not in the National Highway System
Special Jurisdiction No Special Jurisdiction (Includes National Forests Since 2008)
Milepoint 99998
First Harmful Event Embankment
Manner of Collision First Harmful Event was Not a Collision with Motor Vehicle In-Transport
At Intersection No
Relation to Junction Intersection Related
Type of Intersection Four-Way Intersection
Relation to Road On Roadside
Work Zone None
Light Condition Dark - Not Lighted
Atmospheric Condition Clear
School Bus Related False
Rail Grade Crossing ID 0000000
EMS Notified Hour 0
EMS Notified Minute 32
EMS Arrived Hour 0
EMS Arrived Minute 45
Arrived At Hospital Hour 1
Arrived at Hospital Minute 38
Crash Related FactorNone Noted
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Persons

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 SeverityFatal Injury (K)
Seating PositionFront Seat, Left Side (Driver's Side)
Restraint System UseShoulder and Lap Belt Used
Restraint System MisuseNo Indication of Misuse
Helmet UseNot Applicable
Helmet MisuseNone Used/Not Applicable
Airbag DeployedDeployed - Combination
EjectionNot Ejected
Ejection PathEjection Path Not Applicable
ExtricationExtricated
Police Reported Alcohol InvolvementYes (Alcohol Involved)
Alcohol Test GivenTest Given
Alcohol Test TypeBlood Plasma/Serum
Alcohol Test Result0.163
Police Reported Drug InvolvementNot Reported
Drug TestedTest Not Given
Transported To Medical Facility ByEMS Ground
Died En RouteNot Applicable
Month of DeathFebruary
Day of Death4
Year of Death2023
Hour of Death9
Minute of Death58
Lag Hours9
Lag Minutes23
Non Motorist Device TypeNot Applicable
Non Motorist Device MotorizationNot Applicable
Non Motorist LocationOccupant of a Motor Vehicle (Includes Railway Train Occupants Since 2006)
At WorkNo
HispanicNon-Hispanic
Race White
Person Related Factor None Noted
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Moving Vehicles

Vehicle #1 Vehicle #1
Fatalities 1
Number of Occupants 1
Hit and Run No Hit and Run
NCSA Make Mercedes-Benz
Body Type 4-Door Sedan/Hardtop
NCSA Model 48
Registration State Delaware
Registered Vehicle Owner Driver (in This Crash) Was Registered Owner
VIN WDBUF65J03A3
Model Year 2003
VPIC Make ID 449
VPIC Model ID 2081
VPIC Body Class Sedan/Saloon
Body Class Not Applicable
Lower Weight Rating Class 1: 6,000 lbs or less (2,722 kg or less)
Upper Weight Rating Class 1: 6,000 lbs or less (2,722 kg or less)
Vehicle Trailing No Trailers
Jackknife Not an Articulated Vehicle
Motor Carrier ID 0
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 50
Travel Speed 95
Underride / Override Override
Rollover Rollover
Rollover Location On Roadside
Initial Contact Point 12 O'Clock
Extent of Damage Disabling Damage
Vehicle Towed Towed
Most Harmful Event Rollover/Overturn
Fire Occurence False
Automated Driving System Present Not Reported
Automated Driving System Level Not Reported
Automated Driving System Engaged Not Reported
Driver Drinking Drinking
Driver Present Driver Present
Drivers License State Delaware
Driver Zip Code 19968
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 No Restrictions or Not Applicable
Driver Height 69
Driver Weight 170
Previous Recorded Crashes 0
Previous BAC Suspensions (Underage) 0
Previous BAC Suspensions 0
Previous Other Suspensions 0
Previous DWI 0
Previous Speeding Convictions 0
Previous Other Moving Violations 1
Month of Oldest Violation October
Year of Oldest Violation 2020
Month of Newest Violation October
Year of Newest Violation 2020
Speeding Related Yes, Too Fast for Conditions
Trafficway Description Two-Way, Not Divided
Total Lanes in Roadway Two Lanes
Roadway Alignment Curve Right
Roadway Grade Not Reported
Roadway Surface Type Blacktop, Bituminous, or Asphalt
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 TRAVELING Off the Edge of the Road on the Left Side
Attempted Avoidance Maneuver Unknown/Not Reported
Precrash Stability Tracking
Pre-impact Location Departed Roadway
Crash Type CATEGORY I: SINGLE DRIVER - Left Roadside Departure
Vehicle Related Factor None Noted
Driver Related Factor Operating the Vehicle in an Erratic, Reckless, Careless or Negligent Manner
Driver Related Factor Improper Lane Usage
Visibility Obstructions No Obstruction Noted
Moving Violations None
Driver Maneuvered to Avoid Not Reported
Vehicle Factors None Noted
Damaged Areas 1 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 2 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 3 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 4 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 5 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 6 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 7 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 8 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 9 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 10 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 11 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 12 O'Clock
Damaged Areas Top
Damaged Areas Undercarriage
Driver Distracted Not Reported
Driver Impaired Under the Influence of Alcohol, Drugs, or
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Parked / Working Vehicles

Vehicle #2 Vehicle #2
Fatalities 0
Number of Occupants 0
NCSA Make Toyota
Body Type Compact Utility (ANSI D-16 Utility Vehicle Categories “Small” and “Midsize”)
Hit and Run No Hit and Run
NCSA Model 401
Registration State Delaware
Registered Vehicle Owner Driverless/Motor Vehicle Parked/Stopped off Roadway
VIN JTEBU5JR2K57
Model Year 2019
VPIC Make ID 448
VPIC Model ID 2216
VPIC Body Class Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Body Class Not Applicable
Lower Weight Rating Class 2: 6,001 - 10,000 lbs (2,722 - 4,536 kg)
Upper Weight Rating Class 2: 6,001 - 10,000 lbs (2,722 - 4,536 kg)
Vehicle Trailing No Trailers
Trailer VIN 1 777777777777
Trailer VIN 2 777777777777
Trailer VIN 3 777777777777
Trailer Weight Rating 1 No Trailing Units
Trailer Weight Rating 2 No Trailing Units
Trailer Weight Rating 3 No Trailing Units
Motor Carrier ID 00000000000
Vehicle Configuration Not Applicable
Cargo Body Type Not Applicable
Hazardous Material Involvement False
Hazardous Material Placard Not Applicable
Hazardous Materia ID 0
Hazardous Material Class Number Not Applicable
Relase of Hazardous Material Not Applicable
Bus Use Not a Bus
Special Vehicle Use No Special Use Noted
Emergency Vehicle Use Not Applicable
Underride / Override Underride
Initial Contact Point Top
Extent of Damage Functional Damage
Vehicle Towed Towed
Most Harmful Event Motor Vehicle In-Transport
Fire Occurence False
Related Factors None Noted
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Crash Events

Event #1 Event #1
VehicleVehicle #1
Area Of ImpactNon-Harmful Event
Sequence of EventsCross Centerline
Event #2 Event #2
VehicleVehicle #1
Area Of ImpactNon-Harmful Event
Sequence of EventsRan off Road - Left
Event #3 Event #3
VehicleVehicle #1
Area Of Impact12 O'Clock
Sequence of EventsEmbankment
Event #4 Event #4
VehicleVehicle #1
Area Of ImpactNot Reported
Sequence of EventsTraffic Sign Support
Event #5 Event #5
VehicleVehicle #1
Area Of ImpactNon-Collision
Sequence of EventsRollover/Overturn
Event #6 Event #6
VehicleVehicle #1
Area Of ImpactNot Reported
Sequence of EventsBuilding
Event #7 Event #7
VehicleVehicle #1
Area Of ImpactUndercarriage
Sequence of EventsParked Motor Vehicle
Vehicle Vehicle #2
Area Of ImpactTop

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