LINCOLN, DE – The Delaware State Police arrested a 14-year-old boy on several criminal and traffic charges following a crash investigation that occurred in Lincoln yesterday.
Troopers responded to the intersection of Coastal Highway and Slaughter Beach Road regarding a five-car collision. The investigation revealed that the 14-year-old driver failed to stop his vehicle, crashing into the rear of another car and causing a chain reaction involving a total of five vehicles.
Multiple individuals sustained non-life-threatening injuries, and some were taken to area hospitals for treatment. Troopers recovered beer bottles from the area outside of the 14-year-old’s truck and detected alcohol coming from his breath.
The teen was charged with Vehicular Assault First Degree, Vehicular Assault Second Degree, Reckless Driving, Driving by a Minor After Consumption of Alcohol, Driving Without a Valid License, and Disregard of a Traffic Control Device. He was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 3 and released to a guardian after posting a $3,801 secured bond.
