Car crash in New Castle County leaves 1 dead, 2 injured
At the scene, one of the victims reportedly went into cardiac arrest and a bystander began CPR on them.
NEWARK, Delaware (WPVI) -- A two-car crash in Newark, Delaware, left one person dead and two others injured on Saturday.
It happened at the intersection of East Chestnut Hill and Gender roads just before 11:30 a.m.
According to state police, a Chevrolet Cruze was driving eastbound on East Chestnut Hill Road when it began turning left onto Chestnut Crossing Drive.
At the same time, troopers say a Ford Mustang was driving westbound on East Chestnut Hill Road.
Investigators believe the Ford was traveling at a high rate of speed when it struck the passenger side of the Chevrolet.
At the scene, one of the victims reportedly went into cardiac arrest and a bystander began to perform CPR on them.
That's when officers say they arrived at the scene.
The driver of the Chevrolet, a 47-year-old man from New Castle, was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
An unrestrained back passenger, a 27-year-old man from Newark, was ejected from the car, according to state police.
He was transported to an area hospital where he was later pronounced dead. Authorities have not yet released his identity.
The driver of the Ford, a 19-year-old man from Newark, was not injured, authorities say.
It is unclear which victim the bystander performed CPR on.
Delaware State Police is investigating this crash. Anyone with information on the incident should contact the police.
