Troopers Investigate A Fatal Crash, Marydel

Location: Mahan Corner Road north of Westville Road, Marydel, DE

Date of Occurrence: Sunday July 8, 2012 at approximately 10:26 p.m.

Operator and Vehicle Information:

Operator: Shawn M. Bates, 33, Marydel, MD
Vehicle: 1996 Lexus ES300

Resume:
Marydel, DE- The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is currently investigating a fatal crash that occurred late last night.

The incident occurred around 10:26 p.m. on July 8, when Shawn M. Bates was operating a 1996 Lexus ES300 southbound on Mahan Corner Road, north of Westville Road. Bates was attempting to negotiate a left hand curve at an apparent high rate of speed when the Lexus left the west side of the roadway. The vehicle then re-entered the roadway and crossed both lanes of travel before striking a tree on the east side of the roadway.

Bates, who was not properly restrained, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The roadway was closed for approximately two hours at the crash was investigated and cleared. The Collision Reconstruction Unit is continuing the investigation.