Head-on crash injures 2 motorists in Newark, Delaware

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Thursday, October 23, 2014
VIDEO: 2 hurt in head-on crash in Newark, Del.
Police say a car and an SUV collided head-on late Wednesday night in Newark, Delaware, sending two people to the hospital.

NEWARK, Del. (WPVI) -- Two motorists are recovering from a head-on crash in Newark, Delaware.



It happened at 10:00 p.m. Wednesday on East Main Street near the Deer Park Tavern.



Authorities say a 44-year-old man was behind the wheel of a Dodge Durango, travelling east.



At the intersection police say the driver missed a turn and went into oncoming one-way traffic.



That's when the Durango collided head-on with a Toyota Prius.



The drivers of both vehicles were extricated and taken to Christiana Hospital.



The driver of the Durango was treated and released while the driver of the Prius, a 66-year-old man, was listed in serious condition.



A police investigation is underway.

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