Fatal crash in New Castle under investigation

The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit says it is investigating a fatal car crash which claimed the life of a New Castle woman on Thursday morning.

Officials say the initial investigation found out that the crash happened around 1:15AM as Elisabeth Ballance, 31, of New Castle, was driving a 2000 Chevrolet Camaro on the ramp from northbound I-95 to Airport Road and DE Rt. 141.

For some unknown reason, Ballance apparently did not stay in her lane and drove into a grass area that divides the roadways.

According to the report, the Camaro hit a cement drainage culvert and a wooden utility pole before coming to a stop in the grassy area.

Ballance was pronounced dead at the scene, and officials say they it is unknown if she was properly restrained at the time of the crash, or if alcohol or drugs were a factor in the crash.

This crash is still under investigation by the Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit.