Newark - Troopers are investigating a crash involving a tractor trailer hauling power equipment which struck the underside of an I95 overpass on SR 1 in the area of the Christiana Mall, Newark.
Preliminary investigation indicates that the crash occurred on Tuesday, May 20, 2014 at approximately 2:15 p.m. as Otho V. Sprawls-38 of Batesville, Texas was operating 2013 Freightliner Tractor Trailer traveling SR 1 northbound approaching the I95 northbound overpass, hauling a flatbed trailer carrying a large aluminum modular power substation. As the tractor trailer continued on SR 1 northbound, the substation struck the under structure of the I95 overpass, scattering debris onto the roadway. The falling debris struck a 2010 Volkswagen Jetta operated by James A. Botts-79 of Lancaster, PA which was traveling SR 1 northbound behind the tractor trailer.
Otho V. Sprawls, the operator of the tractor trailer was properly restrained and not injured.
James A. Botts, the operator of the Volkswagen, and a 77 year old female passenger were properly restrained and not injured.
SR 1 northbound and the I95 northbound “flyover” ramp to SR 1 northbound remains completely closed to traffic at the time of this release while the crash is investigated, debris cleared from roadway, and DELDOT inspects the overpass structure for damage.
Troopers continue their investigation into this crash and no charges have been filed at this time.
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