Evening Crash Leaves Passenger In Critical Condition

Location: Fisher Road west of Hopkins Road, Sussex County

Date of Occurrence: Sunday, October 25th, 2009 at 7pm

Suspect(s): N/A

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On Sunday, October 26th, 2009, Delaware State Police responded to Fisher Road west of Hopkins Road, for an injury crash involving a single car.

A 1986 Toyota Tercel, operated by Mr. James Gilbert, 64, of the 28000 Block of Springside Drive, Milton, was traveling eastbound on Fisher Road. Mr. Gilbert failed to negotiate a curve in the roadway, at which time the car spun counterclockwise striking a telephone pole.

A rear passenger identified as Mr. Duane Richard, 44, of the 32000 Block of Lewes Georgetown Highway, Lewes, was transported via helicopter to Christiana Hospital in critical condition.

As of today, Mr. Richard remains in critical condition.

Neither Mr. Gilbert nor Mr. Richard were wearing seatbelts at the time of the crash. Mr. Gilbert was treated at Beebe Medical Center for non-life threatening injuries.

The investigation is on-going.