Location: US 113, 1/8 mile North of SR 16 west of Ellendale
DATE and TIME: Monday August 31, 2009, 2:21 A.M.
Suspect(s): N/A
Victim(s): Shomeeka Lamb-29 Milford, Delaware
Operator: Darnell A. Mitchell-33, 600 block Dover Street Salisbury, Maryland
Vehicle(s): 2005 International Tractor Trailer (works for Mountaire)
Delaware State Police Crash Reconstruction Unit early Monday morning responded to a pedestrian fatality just north of Ellendale, Delaware. The crash occurred on US 113 approximately an 1/8 of a mile north of SR 16 around 2:21 A.M.
Police have learned that a 2005 Mountaire International Tractor trailer was traveling in the right northbound lane of US 113 when it is believed that the victim 29 year old Shomeeka A Lamb walked into the right lane of travel and path of the tractor trailer. Lamb died at the scene from injuries sustained in the crash. The roadway was closed for approximately 4 hours while Troopers conducted their investigation.
Delaware State Police are continuing there investigation into what Lamb was doing in the area and why she walked into traffic. Delaware State Police are asking for the public’s assistance if they have any information regarding this crash. The public is asked to contact Troop 7 at 302-644-5020 with any information which could help with the investigation.
No charges have been filed against Darnell A. Mitchell.
Delaware State Police are continuing there investigation into what Lamb was doing in the area and why she walked into traffic. Delaware State Police are asking for the public’s assistance if they have any information regarding this crash. The public is asked to contact Troop 7 at 302-644-5020 with any information which could help with the investigation.
No charges have been filed against Darnell A. Mitchell.
2 comments:
Oh dear. Poor tractor trailor driver. Bet that was a mess.
I feel bad for her son
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