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Tragic Crash Claims Graduate Student; Driver Faces Murder Charges

5/10/2025

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A tragic accident claimed the life of a 24-year-old University of Delaware graduate student and left another injured when a stolen U-Haul van crashed on East Main Street. The driver, 22-year-old Gordon Turner, fled from police and now faces serious charges, including second-degree murder. The university community is heartbroken and pledges to improve safety measures in the area.

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A tragic accident claimed the life of a 24-year-old University of Delaware graduate student and left another injured when a stolen U-Haul van crashed on East Main Street. The driver, 22-year-old Gordon Turner, fled from police and now faces serious charges, including second-degree murder. The university community is heartbroken and pledges to improve safety measures in the area.