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Crash #2024100020 Crash #2024100020
Fatalities 1
State DELAWARE
County NEW CASTLE
City WILMINGTON
Date March 16, 2024
Time 2:34 a.m.
Location(39.7319500, -75.5249694) - Fatality Map - Google Maps
Street Name 1 I-495 NORTHBOUND
Street Name 2 nan
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 Interstate
Rural / Urban Urban
Functional System Interstate
Road Owner State Highway Agency
National Highway System Part of the National Highway System
Special Jurisdiction No Special Jurisdiction (Includes National Forests Since 2008)
Milepoint 99998
First Harmful Event Parked Motor Vehicle (Not In-Transport)
Manner of Collision First Harmful Event was Not a Collision with Motor Vehicle In-Transport
At Intersection No
Relation to Junction Non-Junction
Type of Intersection Not an Intersection
Relation to Road On Roadway
Work Zone None
Light Condition Dark - Lighted
Atmospheric Condition Clear
School Bus Related False
Rail Grade Crossing ID 0000000
EMS Notified Hour 2
EMS Notified Minute 40
EMS Arrived Hour 2
EMS Arrived Minute 41
Arrived At Hospital Hour 88
Arrived at Hospital Minute 88
Crash Related FactorIndication of a Stalled/Disabled Vehicle
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Persons

Person #1 in Vehicle #1 Person #1 in Vehicle #1
Age 26 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 UseUnknown/Reported as Unknown (Since 2018)
Restraint System MisuseNone Used/Not Applicable
Helmet UseNot Applicable
Helmet MisuseNone Used/Not Applicable
Airbag DeployedNot Deployed
EjectionTotally Ejected
Ejection PathEjection Path Unknown
ExtricationNot Extricated/Not Applicable
Police Reported Alcohol InvolvementYes (Alcohol Involved)
Alcohol Test GivenTest Given
Alcohol Test TypeVitreous
Alcohol Test Result0.11
Police Reported Drug InvolvementNo (Drugs Not Involved)
Drug TestedTest Given
Transported To Medical Facility ByNot Transported for Treatment
Died En RouteDied at Scene
Month of DeathMarch
Day of Death16
Year of Death2024
Hour of Death3
Minute of Death0
Lag Hours0
Lag Minutes26
Non Motorist Device Type96
Non Motorist Device Motorization8
Non Motorist LocationOccupant of a Motor Vehicle (Includes Railway Train Occupants Since 2006)
At WorkNo
HispanicNon-Hispanic
Race Black or African American
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 Honda
Body Type 4-Door Sedan/Hardtop
NCSA Model 32
Registration State Delaware
Registered Vehicle Owner Driver (in This Crash) Was Registered Owner
VIN 1HGCV1F46JA0
Model Year 2018
VPIC Make ID 474
VPIC Model ID 1861
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 65
Travel Speed Unknown
Underride / Override Not Reported
Rollover No Rollover
Rollover Location No Rollover
Initial Contact Point 12 O'Clock
Extent of Damage Disabling Damage
Vehicle Towed Towed
Most Harmful Event Fire/Explosion
Fire Occurence True
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 19713
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 71
Driver Weight 195
Previous Recorded Crashes 0
Previous BAC Suspensions (Underage) 0
Previous BAC Suspensions 0
Previous Other Suspensions 0
Previous DWI 0
Previous Speeding Convictions 5
Previous Other Moving Violations 1
Month of Oldest Violation February
Year of Oldest Violation 2020
Month of Newest Violation January
Year of Newest Violation 2023
Speeding Related Reported as Unknown
Trafficway Description Two-Way, Divided, Positive Median Barrier
Total Lanes in Roadway Six Lanes
Roadway Alignment Straight
Roadway Grade Not Reported
Roadway Surface Type Concrete
Roadway Surface Condition Dry
Traffic Control Device No Controls
Traffic Control Device Functioning No Controls
Pre Event Movement Going Straight
Critical Precrash Event OTHER MOTOR VEHICLE IN LANE Other Vehicle Stopped
Attempted Avoidance Maneuver No Avoidance Maneuver
Precrash Stability Tracking
Pre-impact Location Stayed in Original Travel Lane
Crash Type CATEGORY I: SINGLE DRIVER - CONFIGURATION C: FORWARD IMPACT - Specifics Other
Vehicle Related Factor None Noted
Driver Related Factor Following Improperly
Visibility Obstructions No Obstruction Noted
Moving Violations Following Too Closely
Driver Maneuvered to Avoid Driver Did Not Maneuver to Avoid
Vehicle Factors None Noted
Damaged Areas 12 O'Clock
Driver Distracted Not Distracted
Driver Impaired None/Apparently Normal
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Parked / Working Vehicles

Vehicle #2 Vehicle #2
Fatalities 0
Number of Occupants 0
NCSA Make Honda
Body Type 4-Door Sedan/Hardtop
Hit and Run No Hit and Run
NCSA Model 32
Registration State Delaware
Registered Vehicle Owner Driverless/Motor Vehicle Parked/Stopped off Roadway
VIN 1HGCG6675WA0
Model Year 1998
VPIC Make ID 474
VPIC Model ID 1861
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
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 Not Reported
Initial Contact Point Object Set in Motion, Unknown if Cargo/Vehicle Parts or Other
Extent of Damage Disabling Damage
Vehicle Towed Towed
Most Harmful Event Harmful Event, Details Not Reported (Since 2019)
Fire Occurence False
Related Factors None Noted
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Crash Events

Event #1 Event #1
VehicleVehicle #1
Area Of Impact12 O'Clock
Sequence of EventsParked Motor Vehicle
Vehicle Vehicle #2
Area Of ImpactObject Set in Motion, Unknown if Cargo/Vehicle Parts or Other
Event #2 Event #2
VehicleVehicle #1
Area Of ImpactNon-Harmful Event
Sequence of EventsRan off Road - Right
Event #3 Event #3
VehicleVehicle #1
Area Of ImpactNon-Collision
Sequence of EventsFire/Explosion

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