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  • Crash claims the life of Pennsylvania man near Lewes

    Crash claims the life of Pennsylvania man near Lewes

    A Pennsylvania man has died following a serious crash this morning near Lewes.

    According to the Delaware State Police Department, the crash occurred around 8:53 a.m., Tuesday as a 2015 Chrysler 200, operated by a 37-year-old Port Royal, Pennsylvania man, was headed westbound on John J. Williams Hwy, approaching the intersection of Mulberry Knoll Road. 

    At the same time, a 2005 Cadillac Escalade, operated by a 42-year-old Salisbury, Maryland man, was traveling eastbound in the same vicinity.

    For unknown reasons, police say the Chrysler drove onto the westbound shoulder and struck numerous traffic barrels before quickly re-entering the roadway and crossing into the eastbound lane, directly into the path of the Cadillac. 

    In an attempt to avoid a collision, the driver of the Cadillac swerved slightly to the right and the front center of the Chrysler struck the front left side of the Cadillac in the eastbound lane, a near head-on collision. 

    The Chrysler was forced into a clockwise rotation before coming to stop in the westbound lane. The Cadillac was forced off the road, coming to a stop in an open farm field.

    The 37-year-old driver of the Chrysler 200 was not properly restrained and was transported by EMS to Beebe Medical Center where he was pronounced dead. His name is being withheld at this time pending notification of next of kin.

    The 42-year-old Cadillac Escalade operator was properly restrained and uninjured in the crash.

    The area of the crash was closed for around two-and-a-half hours while the crash was investigated and then cleared.

    Prior to the collision, the Chrysler was reported by numerous witnesses driving erratically and going the wrong way on Coastal Highway before turning onto John J. Williams Highway, according to police.

    The investigation into the crash remains ongoing.

  • Delaware to begin administering COVID-19 vaccines to children ages 5 to 11

    Delaware to begin administering COVID-19 vaccines to children ages 5 to 11

    Delaware public health officials announced Wednesday that Delaware’s vaccine providers can begin administering the Pfizer COVID-19 pediatric vaccine to children ages 5 to 11.

    The announcement comes after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) last week gave its approval to expand Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) to allow for the Pfizer vaccine to be administered to children in this age group.

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) met Tuesday and agreed with the FDA findings. CDC Director Dr. Rochelle P. Walensky endorsed the advisory committee’s recommendations later that evening.

    “This is very exciting news for Delaware in the ongoing fight against COVID,” said DPH Director Dr. Karyl Rattay. “We have been waiting for the day when we could give our younger school-aged children this very effective layer of protection and let them get back to a more normal childhood.

    Parents are naturally going to be concerned about rare adverse reactions. What we know is the benefits far outweigh the extremely rare chance of a bad reaction. If my children were in this age group, I would absolutely vaccinate them right away.”

    The Pfizer vaccine dose has been reduced for children under 12. During clinical trials nationwide involving more than 3,000 children ages 5-11, the vaccine was found to be more than 90% protective against developing symptomatic COVID-19. No severe vaccine-related side effects such as myocarditis or severe allergic reactions were identified. Side effects were found to be similar to, or fewer than, those experienced by adults and included sore arms, fatigue, headaches, muscle pain, chills, and low-grade fevers lasting a day or two.

    There will be adequate supply of vaccine to accommodate those children who qualify. There are approximately 77,500 children in this age group in Delaware.

    Parents or guardians are encouraged to first contact their child’s pediatrician to see if they are administering the vaccine. Vaccines will also be available at Federally Qualified Health Centers (for patients), and standing DPH Vaccine sites:

    • Blue Hen Corporate Center: 655 S. Bay Road, Dover, DE 19901
    • Georgetown Plaza: 19 Georgetown Plaza, Georgetown, DE 19947
    • Canby Park: 1920 Maryland Ave., Wilmington, DE 19805
    • University Plaza, 256 Chapman Road, Suite 100, Newark, DE 19702

    Additionally, vaccines will be available to patients of pediatric health care providers and a limited number of large chain pharmacies initially until vaccine supply opens up. DPH recommends parents check pharmacy websites for scheduling options and availability before going.

    Written parental consent is required for people younger than 18, but either a parent or other adult may attend with the child. Those with concerns should speak to their family physician.

    For a complete list of locations where vaccines are available, visit de.gov/getmyvaccine.