Single Car Crash Kills Driver

Location: Conrail Road, CR 546 ¼ mile north of Hearn’s Pond Road, CR 544, 1 mile north of Seaford

Date of Occurrence: Monday November 9, 2009 at 4:4o p.m.

Victim: Jeffrey A. Griffies, 44, of Seaford, DE

Resume:

Delaware State Police are investigating a single car crash that killed a Seaford man.

The crash occurred today approximately 4:40 p.m. when Griffies was operating a 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer north on Conrail Road. For unknown reason the SUV exited the right side of the roadway where it struck a steel high tension utility pole. After the crash the utility pole fell on the SUV. Griffies was pronounced dead at the scene.

The crash is still under investigation and it is not known at this time if alcohol or speed played a role in the crash.

As a result of the utility pole being struck and falling into traffic. The roadway is still closed at this hour until crews are able to clear the debris and replace the utility pole.

Griffies was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash.