Serious Injuries, DUI Charges: What Happened Friday Night in Sussex County – First State Update
Summary
Hit And Run Georgetown Delaware in Georgetown, Delaware: On the evening of June 19, Angel Morales‑Ortiz in a Jeep Comanche left the scene after sideswiping a stopped Ford F‑150 on Old Furnace Road and then backed into a Toyota Camry at Coverdale Road before heading eastbound again. The Jeep crossed back into the westbound lane near Cokesbury Road, where it collided head‑on with a Ford Fusion driven by a 20‑year‑old Seaford man who was seriously injured and transported to a hospital. Morales‑Ortiz fled the scene, later received an arrest warrant for first‑degree vehicular assault, DUI, and other traffic violations, and was found at the hospital with serious injuries after investigators discovered open alcohol containers in his vehicle and a suspended driver’s license.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Angel Morales-Ortiz | Unknown | Unknown |