Location:
Coastal HWY and Old Landing Road Rehoboth
DATE and TIME:
Thursday August 19, 2010
Operator and Vehicle(s):
(Def) Robert A. Hynes Jr-47 Wilmington, Delaware
2004 Saturn Vue
(Vic) Thomas P. Garvey-46 Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
2007 Nissan Maxima
Charge(s) and Bond Information:
7th Offense after 6 Prior Offense (DUI)
Leaving the Scene of Property Collision Accident
Failure to Provide Information at Collision Scene
Improper U-Turn
Driving on the Wrong Side of the Roadway
$51,500 secured bond Sussex Correctional Institute
Resume:
Early Thursday morning August 19, 2010 Delaware State Police received a call about a hit and run vehicle from an accident fleeing the scene. The accident occurred on Coastal Highway and Old Landing Road Rehoboth around 2:00 a.m.
The investigation revealed that a 2007 Nissan Maxima driven by Thomas Garvey-46 of Rehoboth Beach was in the left turn lane of Coastal Highway intersecting with Old Landing Road. The second vehicle a 2004 Saturn Vue driven by Robert A. Hynes-47 of Wilmington then rear ended the Maxima.
After the crash Hynes fled the crash scene and began driving northbound in the southbound lanes of Coastal Highway. Just before Midway Outlets Hynes crossed back over to the proper lane and continued northbound. Garvey continued to follow Hynes and advised that just before the Nassau Bridge Lewes; Hynes again began to travel northbound in the southbound lane of Coastal Highway and onto the Nassau Bridge. Hynes next was observed making a u-turn at the top of Nassau Bridge and then driving southbound Coastal Highway.
Troop 7 officers eventually observe the vehicles in the area of Troop 7 and turned to pursue. When Troopers caught up to the vehicles they were turning into the Rolling Meadows Development on Windsor Court Lewes and were subsequently detained.
As a result of the Trooper’s investigation Robert A. Hynes Jr. was arrested for his 7th Offense Driving under the Influence of Alcohol after being convicted on 6 prior offenses. Hynes had convictions in 1986, 1988 (twice), 1992 (twice) and 1993.
It is believed that Garvey was paralleling Hynes who was driving in the wrong direction. (i.e.) Garvey was northbound in the northbound lane while Hynes was northbound in the southbound lane. Speed of vehicles involved is not known. No injuries were reported in this crash and Garvey not charged with any offenses.
Hynes was arrested on the above listed offenses and remanded to Sussex Correctional Institute on $51,500 secured bond.
Coastal HWY and Old Landing Road Rehoboth
DATE and TIME:
Thursday August 19, 2010
Operator and Vehicle(s):
(Def) Robert A. Hynes Jr-47 Wilmington, Delaware
2004 Saturn Vue
(Vic) Thomas P. Garvey-46 Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
2007 Nissan Maxima
Charge(s) and Bond Information:
7th Offense after 6 Prior Offense (DUI)
Leaving the Scene of Property Collision Accident
Failure to Provide Information at Collision Scene
Improper U-Turn
Driving on the Wrong Side of the Roadway
$51,500 secured bond Sussex Correctional Institute
Resume:
Early Thursday morning August 19, 2010 Delaware State Police received a call about a hit and run vehicle from an accident fleeing the scene. The accident occurred on Coastal Highway and Old Landing Road Rehoboth around 2:00 a.m.
The investigation revealed that a 2007 Nissan Maxima driven by Thomas Garvey-46 of Rehoboth Beach was in the left turn lane of Coastal Highway intersecting with Old Landing Road. The second vehicle a 2004 Saturn Vue driven by Robert A. Hynes-47 of Wilmington then rear ended the Maxima.
After the crash Hynes fled the crash scene and began driving northbound in the southbound lanes of Coastal Highway. Just before Midway Outlets Hynes crossed back over to the proper lane and continued northbound. Garvey continued to follow Hynes and advised that just before the Nassau Bridge Lewes; Hynes again began to travel northbound in the southbound lane of Coastal Highway and onto the Nassau Bridge. Hynes next was observed making a u-turn at the top of Nassau Bridge and then driving southbound Coastal Highway.
Troop 7 officers eventually observe the vehicles in the area of Troop 7 and turned to pursue. When Troopers caught up to the vehicles they were turning into the Rolling Meadows Development on Windsor Court Lewes and were subsequently detained.
As a result of the Trooper’s investigation Robert A. Hynes Jr. was arrested for his 7th Offense Driving under the Influence of Alcohol after being convicted on 6 prior offenses. Hynes had convictions in 1986, 1988 (twice), 1992 (twice) and 1993.
It is believed that Garvey was paralleling Hynes who was driving in the wrong direction. (i.e.) Garvey was northbound in the northbound lane while Hynes was northbound in the southbound lane. Speed of vehicles involved is not known. No injuries were reported in this crash and Garvey not charged with any offenses.
Hynes was arrested on the above listed offenses and remanded to Sussex Correctional Institute on $51,500 secured bond.
im sure it was an accident. he wont do it again...promise!
ReplyDeleteFive years, 10,000.00 fine and 10 years probation.(Oh-Yeah almost forgot, cars gone.)
ReplyDeleteIts alot like firing a gun in all directions, finally you will hit someone.
ReplyDeleteI don't get it! Why do we have DUI laws and our government spend SO much money advertising against DUI and we don't put these people AWAY?
ReplyDeleteI can understand someone getting caught the FIRST time and being given a second chance (hoping it would act as a wake-up call) but if they do it again, put them away!
Money.(all around the table)
ReplyDeleteIt is all about money the goverment does not care about the people who are hurt and killed by these drunk drivers. They put them in jail suspend there drivers license only to give them back to them. Why because they can make more money off them. They make them go through d classes at the mva and then put breathilizers in there cars. They make money off them every month they have them. The person that killed my child has had 4 dui and the state of md let him drive again. How sick is this ?? I know they will drive with or without a liscense but why give them one back?? It makes no sense and just makes me sick!!!
ReplyDeleteDamn, Im sorry about your kid. You took me to a place where I know nothing and need to be quiet and listen. Im sorry. I dont think I would handle it as well as others do. I dont follow any God, but is it a sin or an eye for an eye?
ReplyDeleteAmen to 6:33. The lawyers and the system are getting rich off of drunk drivers. They don't want it to stop. If everyone quit driving drunk, half the lawyers would go out of business, half the judges would have to retire and the county jail would lose half of their income. It's all about the money, just like everything else the government does.
ReplyDeleteMandatory Ignition Interlocks (breath alyzers) for all offenders even on their first offense or PBJ. This bill has been introduced for several years in a row and fails to pass the House Judiciary Committee every time because of Chairman Joe Vallario, a defense attorney who defends drunk drivers. The Washington Post and Baltimore Sun did several stories about the bill during the last session. New Mexico used to be one of the worst states, especially for repeat offenders and since they passed this law, they've had a huge drop off in alcohol related fatalities and wrecks. I know not everyone thinks the interlocks work, but they do because they change behavior. Drunks are going to drive with or without a license. But require every vehicle they own to have an interlock and it makes it that much harder to drive drunk. My brother was killed in OC by a drunk driver and that guy got away with a slap on the wrist. The only people that testify against these bills in Annapolis are the alcoholic beverage lobbyists, it's sick.
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