POLICE INVESTIGATE VEHICLE CRASH INTO A HOUSE

(New Castle, DE 19720) Today (Jan 22), at approximately 3:00 p.m., patrol officers from the New Castle County Division of Police were dispatched to the unit block of Bunche Boulevard, in the community of Dunlieth for the report of a motor vehicle crash. When the officers arrived, they noted that a maroon SUV had in fact crashed into the residence pinning a 61-year-old male underneath the vehicle and injuring another 64-year-old male. 

The 67-year-old male driver remained at the scene and all three were later transported to a local area hospital with minor non-life-threatening injuries.

This investigation is still ongoing, however at this time it is not believed that alcohol or drugs are a factor.

We are asking for anyone that might have witnessed this crash or have any information pertaining to this investigation to please contact Det. Brandon Harris at Brandon.Harris@newcastlede.gov or by calling our non-emergency number at 302-573-2800.  We can also be contacted via Facebook IM.

Citizens can text a tip anonymously, simply by texting the number 847411 keyword: NCCDE. You can also submit a tip via our website at http://www.nccpd.com. Tipsters may also call Crime Stoppers at (800) TIP-3333 or visit us on Facebook (IM) at New Castle County Police.

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