Selbyville man charged with felony reckless endangering in Frankford

FRANKFORD, Del. – A Selbyville man was arrested on felony charges after police say he tried to run three construction workers over with his work van after he saw them talking to his ex-wife in Frankford.

According to the Delaware State Police Department, the incident occurred around 9:44 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 11 when troopers were called to respond to a home on the 35300 block of Cape Lane for reports that a man had been struck by a white work van.

Troopers arrived and took the driver of the van, identified as 40-year-old Moises Espinoza-Saldivar, into custody. During the investigation, troopers learned Espinoza-Saldivar confronted his ex-wife after he saw her talking to construction workers outside of her home.

During the argument, Espinoza-Saldivar reportedly knocked a drink out of his ex-wife’s hands before getting back into his van and speeding towards the three construction workers standing by the deck. The three men tried to jump out of the way as the van approached; however, one of the men was struck by the van and pinned against the deck.

The 44-year-old man was flown by Trooper 2 to an area trauma hospital for serious injuries. No other injuries were reported.

Two children were on the deck when the incident occurred, according to police, and two more children came outside when they heard the yelling.

While taking Espinoza-Saldivar into custody, police say they observed signs of impairment and smelled an odor of an alcohol emanating from his breath. Troopers reportedly located a small bottle of whiskey in Espinoza-Saldivar’s jacket pocket during a search.

Espinoza-Saldivar was charged with Possession of a Deadly Weapon During the Commission of a Felony (Felony), Reckless Endangering First Degree (Felony) – 4 counts, Vehicular Assault Second Degree, Endangering the Welfare of a Child -3 counts, Driving a Vehicle Under the Influence, Driving While Revoked, and Offensive Touching. He was arraigned and committed to the Sussex Correctional Institution on $88,300 cash bond.