2 dead in fiery high-speed crash into power poles on New Castle Avenue in Wilmington, Delaware

Modified Date: 
Thu, 03/10/2016 - 8:39am
Accident Date: 
Wednesday, March 9, 2016

Police: High speed a factor in Wilmington double fatal crash

As of Thursday morning, Delmarva Power's website is reporting that about 80 customers remain without power.  Service is not expected to be restored until 3 p.m., according to the website.

The crash happened at about 10:50 p.m. when a 1996 Acura was traveling northbound in the 900 block of New Castle Ave. at a high rate of speed when the driver hit a raised center median, said an official with the Wilmington Police Department.

The vehicle lost control and hit two utility poles before coming to a stop and catching fire, an official said.

Type: Car Accident

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