Hit And Run Crash Results In Road Closure

Location: Route 48, Lancaster Pike and Route 141, Wilmington, Delaware

Date of Occurrence: Wednesday, August 12, 2009, at approximately 12:30 p.m.

Suspect(s): Unknown

Resume: State Troopers are currently on the scene of a hit and run crash that has closed Route 48 in both directions just east of Route 141.

An unknown vehicle, that had to have been extraordinarily tall, was traveling eastbound on Route 48 when this vehicle struck the power lines that crossed the roadway horizontally. As a result, several power lines and utility poles were brought down into the roadway.

Route 48 is expected to be shut down until 7:30 p.m.

Anyone with information on this fleeing vehicle is asked to call Troop 6 at 302.633.5000 ext 746.