Delaware: State Troopers suspect alcohol in fatal crash of Gabriela J. Beduch

Delaware State Police - Choose Your Ride - THE CHESAPEAKE TODAY photo

Delaware State Police – Choose Your Ride – THE CHESAPEAKE TODAY photo

Delaware Troopers Investigate Fatal Motor Vehicle Crash

Townsend, DE- The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is currently investigating a fatal motor vehicle crash that has claimed the life of a Middletown woman which occurred early this morning west of Townsend.

The initial investigation has determined that the crash occurred at approximately 2:01 a.m. early this morning, Saturday, March 12, 2016, as Gabriela J. Beduch, 21, of Middletown, DE was operating a 2004 Acura RSX westbound on Caldwell Corner Road attempting to negotiate a slight right curve. The Acura RSX exited the north side of the roadway and travelled through the grass on the side of the road. The operator overcorrected as she re-entered the roadway and initiated a counterclockwise rotation. The vehicle continued in a sideway slide through the grass on the south edge of the road before striking a Utility Pole with the vehicle’s left side. After impact, the vehicle rolled onto its roof.

Gabriela J. Beduch, who was not properly restrained at the time of the crash, succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene. Alcohol is suspected to be a factor in the crash.

Caldwell Corner Road in the area of the crash was closed for approximately 4.5 hours as the crash was investigated and cleared.

This crash remains under investigation by the Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit.