On Saturday, April 19, 2025, at approximately 11:59 a.m., patrol officers from the New Castle County Division of Police responded to the 500 block of West Avenue in the community of Holloway Terrace for a report of a motor vehicle crash involving a scooter.
Upon arrival, officers located a black GMC Terrain operated by 45-year-old Roland Fleming, a gray Chevrolet Traverse, and the victim—72-year-old John Christiansen of New Castle who had been seated on his electric scooter at the end of a driveway.
Officers learned that the GMC Terrain left the roadway, drove onto the grass, and struck Christiansen, throwing him onto the northbound lane of West Avenue. The GMC then continued and collided with the parked Chevrolet Traverse.
Christiansen was transported to a nearby hospital in critical condition. Despite life-saving efforts, he succumbed to his injuries on Sunday, April 20, 2025.
On Saturday, Ronald Fleming was taken into custody and transported to the New Castle County Police Headquarters, where he was charged with Vehicular Assault in the First Degree and Driving a Vehicle Under the Influence.
Breaking Report
New Castle County Police are investigating a motor vehicle crash involving a pedestrian that occurred Saturday afternoon in the Holloway Terrace community.
At approximately 12:01 p.m., emergency crews responded to the intersection of West Avenue and Fifth Street for reports of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle. Initial reports from the scene indicated that the pedestrian was transported to an area hospital in critical condition.
New Castle County Division of Police confirmed that officers remain on scene conducting an investigation. As a result, the roadway has been closed to traffic in the area of West Avenue and Fifth Street. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek alternate routes.
Authorities have not released further details about the cause of the crash or the identity of the pedestrian. Additional updates will be provided as the investigation continues.