Mario E. Nelson, 58, dead in 2-vehicle crash on Route 1 in Milford, Delaware

Modified Date: 
Sun, 06/23/2019 - 10:07am
Accident Date: 
Tuesday, April 19, 2016

Fatal crash under investigation in Milford, Route 1 southbound closed

Delaware State Police say the Milford Police Department asked the DSP Collision Reconstruction Unit to take over an investigation into a fatal two vehicle crash. The incident apparently happened around 7:15 AM on Tuesday, on the southbound Milford Bypass - Route 1, at Northeast Front Street Extension.

Details emerge in fatal crash on Del. 1 in Milford

The crash occurred at 7:15 a.m. Tuesday when Nelson, operating a 2010 Toyota Corolla eastbound on Northeast Front Street collided with a 2013 Lincoln MKZ, driven by Melissa L. Mallet, 35, of Magnolia, Fournier said.  Mallet was driving in the left lane of Del. 1 along with her son, Fournier said.

Nelson approached a stop sign, police say, and failed to remain stationary, entering the intersection of Milford Bypass (Del. 1) and crashing into Mallet's driver side door.

Type: Car Accident
People Involved: 
Mario E. Nelson
Melissa L. Mallet
Roadway: 
Route 1

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