The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating a crash that resulted in the arrest of a Bear man after he collided with a state police vehicle, according to Senior Corporal Jason Hatchell.
Hatchell said at approximately 3:25, this morning, Sunday, October 23, 2022, a trooper was traveling southbound Route 896 in the left lane approaching the intersection of Old Baltimore Pike. The trooper operating a state police Tahoe, slowed down for a red traffic signal. At the time, a 2015 Dodge Charger operated by 35-year-old Anthony Kungu, was traveling southbound Route 896 in the left lane approaching the intersection of Old Baltimore Pike. Kungu failed to slow down for the red traffic signal. As a result, the front of the Charger collided with the rear of the Tahoe. The force of the collision pushed the Tahoe into the intersection where it came to a final rest.
The trooper and Kungu were both transported to an area hospital where they were treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
During the on-scene investigation, it was suspected that Anthony Kungu was operating his vehicle under the influence, and a DUI investigation ensued said Hatchell.
Kungu was subsequently charged with Vehicular Assault Second Degree, Driving a Vehicle Under the Influence of Alcohol, and Inattentive Driving.