SAINT GEORGES - Delaware State Police have identified the victims who died in a fatal vehicle collision on the Roth Bridge as Michael Ferris, 56, of Middletown, and his daughter Alexis Ferris, 19, of Wilmington.
Police said the victims were traveling in a Toyota Sequoia vehicle that struck a Mack tractor trailer that had stopped in the center lane of the bridge at approximately 10:23 p.m. Police said the vehicle caught fire and the occupants were found deceased inside.
The 31-year-old operator of the tractor trailer was transported to an area hospital and treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
The Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this collision to please contact Sergeant J. Jefferson by calling 302-365-8484. Information may also be provided by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or online at delaware.crimestoppersweb.com.
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