Preliminary investigation indicates the crash occurred around 10:12 a.m., Wednesday December 23, 2015 as Nour-Eddine H. Baassiri, 31 of Salisbury, Maryland, was operating a 2014 Ford Taurus northbound in an unknown lane on US13, south of Salt Barn Road. A 42-year-old Downingtown, Pennsylvania man was operating a 2006 Scion TC southbound on US13 in the left lane, just south of Salt Barn Road. For unknown reasons, the Taurus exited the left side of the road and into the unprotected grass median where it slid out of control. The Taurus then entered the left lane of southbound US13 in front of the Scion where it was struck on the front passenger's side by the front bumper of the Scion. The Taurus then rotated counter-clockwise and came to a stop in the left lane, facing in a northerly direction. The Scion was redirected to the right and exited the right side of the road where it came to a stop.
Nour-Eddine H. Baassiri, who was properly restrained, was transported by EMS to Peninsula Regional Medical Center (PRMC) where he is currently admitted with non-life-threatening injuries. Upon his release he will be charged with two counts of Operation of a Motor Vehicle Causing Death, Inattentive Driving, Failure to Maintain Lane, and a Seatbelt Violation.
A 28-year old male passenger in Baassiri's vehicle was not properly restrained and was pronounced dead at the scene. His name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin. He was from Ocean City, Maryland.
The 42-year-old Downingtown man was properly restrained and removed from the scene by EMS. He was transported to PRMC where he later died from his injuries. His name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.
The Collision Reconstruction Unit is continuing their investigation into this incident. US13 southbound at Salt Barn Road was closed for approximately three hours while the crash was investigated and cleared.
My prayers are with the families
ReplyDeletePrayers to all involved. So sad for the families that have such a loss at Christmas.
ReplyDeleteExcessive speed and aggressive driving in poor road conditions is the cause of this. He should be charged with manslaughter.
ReplyDeleteMost likely had his cell phone in his face and not looking where he was going. Now someone has died as a result of his actions. Is this how they drive in the Middle East?
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