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From YourSITE.com Fire/Police A 17-year-old Greenwood girl was killed in a two-car collision at the intersection of U.S. 13 and County Road 40 on Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2003. Delaware State Police are investigating the crash that occured at approximately 4:44 p.m. Police said a 1995 Plymouth Neon operated by Tori Ferrell of Greenwood was traveling eastbound on CR 40 crossing over US 13 and had a green light. A 1998 Ford Expedition operated by John Vallandingham, 21, of Cape May N.J., was traveling northbound on U.S. 13, in the left lane, approaching the intersection of CR 40. Vallandingham had a red light, police said. According to police, Vallandingham failed to stop for the red light and swerved to the right at the last minute to try and avoid the Neon, but the front of the Expedition struck the right side of the Neon, and both vehicles traveled off the east edge of the roadway. The Expedition then rolled over one time. Ferrell was transported to Nanticoke Hospital, where she was pronounced deceased, police. Vallandingham, his wife, and their 8-month-old child, were also transported to Nanticoke Hospital, where they were treated for apparent minor injuries. The crash remains under investigation, police said. © Copyright 2003 by YourSITE.com |