Dover Police Investigate Fatal Crash (Update)

Incident#: 50-14-16240

Date/Time: June 24, 2014 3:50 am

Location: US 13 Southbound @ Webbs Lane, Dover, De

Update Narrative:

The victim in the fatal car crash that occurred on Tuesday morning was identified as Shelly Brooke, age 28, of the unit block of Wayne Drive, Dover, De. Ms. Brooke was fatally struck by a vehicle, which was a 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer, as she attempted to cross through the middle of the intersection of US 13 and Webbs Lane. The investigation into this accident is being handled by the Dover Police Department’s Accident Reconstruction Team and anyone with any information is asked to call 302-736-7111.

Narrative:

On Tuesday June 24, 2014 at approximately 3:50 am the Dover Police Department responded to a car accident that occurred at the intersection of US 13 southbound and Webbs Lane, where a 28 year old female was struck by a vehicle while attempting to cross the intersection. The 28 year old victim, whose identity is being withheld pending the notification of her family, was attempting to cross the intersection of US 13 and Webbs Lane in an east bound direction when she was fatally struck by a vehicle that was traveling southbound on US 13. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. No charges were placed against the driver at this time. The investigation into this accident is being handled by the Dover Police Department’s Accident Reconstruction Team and anyone with any information is asked to call 302-736-7111.

Officer Releasing this information:

Lt. Jason Pires
(302) 736-7131