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Ruben Martinez, 31, and Virginio Lopez, 29, killed in van crash into tree off of Bay Road in Milford, Delaware

Modified Date: 
Sun, 06/23/2019 - 9:48am
Accident Date: 
Thursday, January 14, 2016

2nd passenger in Milford van crash dies

Police say 37-year-old Julio Garcia of Milford was driving the van south on Bay Road when the vehicle drifted into the median and hit a road sign. Officers say Garcia overcorrected, drove off the road and hit a tree. Troopers say 31-year-old Ruben Martinez of Milford, a passenger, was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities say Garcia was treated and released at a local hospital. The crash is under investigation.
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Type: Car Accident
People Involved: 
Ruben Martinez
Virginio Lopez
Julio Garcia
Roadway: 
Bay Road
City: 
Milford, DE
County: 
Sussex County, DE
Area: 
Salisbury, MD

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