Troopers Investigating a Serious Motor Vehicle Crash North of Laurel

Location: East Trap Pond Road south of Shiloh Church Road, Laurel, DE

Date of Occurrence: Thursday April 17, 2014 at approximately 10:15 p.m.

Operator and Vehicle Information:

Operator #1: Rodney Lee Grant, 24, Laurel, DE
Vehicle #1: 2006 Dodge Ram pick-up

Resume:
Laurel, DE- The Delaware State Police are currently investigating a serious motor vehicle crash that occurred late last night north of Laurel.

The incident occurred around 10:15 p.m. as Rodney Lee Grant was operating a 2006 Dodge Ram pick-up truck southbound on East Trap Pond Road just south of Shiloh Church Road. As the truck entered into a moderate right curve, the truck traveled off the east side of the road and struck a driveway culvert where it was vaulted into the air. Upon landing, the truck overturned and struck a tree on the driver's side before coming to a rest on the roof.

Rodney Grant, who was not properly restrained, was removed from the scene by State Police Aviation and flown to Christiana Medical Center where he is listed in stable condition.

Troopers are continuing their investigation into this incident. Alcohol and speed may be contributing factors in this collision. East Trap Pond Road was closed for approximately three and a half hours as the crash was investigated and cleared.