Four people were killed late Wednesday when a 48-year-old Elkton, Maryland man drove in the wrong direction of I-495 and crashed head-on into a 2020 Toyota Tacoma carrying three people, Delaware State Police said.
None of the victims have been identified by police.
The Elkton man was driving a 2004 Ford F-150 southbound in the northbound lanes of I-495 near New Castle about 11:30 p.m., said Senior Cpl. Jason Hatchell, a police spokesperson. At the same time, Hatchell said a 41-year-old Philadelphia woman was driving a 2020 Toyota Tacoma in the northbound lanes of the interstate.
Police said the Ford drove directly into the path of the Toyota, resulting in a head-on collision.
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The man and woman died at the scene, police said.
Hatchell said there were two other people inside the woman’s Toyota. They were taken to an area hospital, where they died. No information was provided on the two Toyota passengers.
I-495 northbound was closed between I-95 and Route 13 for about five hours while the collision was investigated and the roadway was cleared.
Police continue to investigate this incident and troopers ask that anyone who witnessed this crash to please contact investigators at (302) 365-8486. Information may also be provided by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at (800) TIP-3333 or via the internet at www.delawarecrimestoppers.com.
This is a developing story. Check back with delawareonline.com for more information.
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