NEWARK, DE — A serious collision on Sunday evening along Christiana Road left an officer and four occupants of another vehicle hospitalized, with all five reported in stable but critical condition.
The crash occurred around 6:15 p.m. when a silver Kia Optima crossed the grass median and struck the front of a marked patrol vehicle. The officer involved was transported to a local hospital for treatment of injuries. The driver of the Kia, along with three juvenile passengers, was also taken to area hospitals and remains under medical care.
The New Castle County Division of Police Traffic Services Unit has taken over the investigation. Authorities have classified the incident as active and ongoing. Detectives are urging anyone with information or surveillance footage of the accident to contact Detective Maloney at 302-395-8055 or via email at Kevin.Maloney@newcastlede.gov.
Community members can also report information by calling the New Castle County Police non-emergency number at 302-573-2800.
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