UPDATE: Crash under investigation on Route 9 in Georgetown

Troopers have completed their investigation of a crash that occurred around 1:45 p.m. 

79 Year Old John Culhane of Berlin was traveling Southbound on Gravel Hill Road.  Police say he was preparing to turn east on to route 9.  The traffic light on both North and Southbound lanes showed green, when Troopers say Culhane failed to yield the right of way and began turning left into the path of the tractor trailer. 

Officials say the two vehicles collided in the intersection, and the truck continued rolling until it hit a light pole where it came to rest.  The car operated by Culhane was pushed backward and the engine caught fire, but was quickly extinguished by Georgetown Fire Company. 

Delaware State Police say that Culhane was properly restrained and transported to Beebe Healthcare for non-life-threatening injuries.  He was cited for failing to yield the right of way.  The driver of the tractor trailer was uninjured in the collision.

US9 at SR30 was closed for approximately three hours while the crash was being investigated before it was cleared.

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Police are investigating a crash in Georgetown. these are pictures from the georgetown fire department. according to their website – the crash happened on gravel hill road and route 9. it involved a tractor-trailer and a car — it appears the semi hit a light pole. a spokesman for delaware state police says this crash has not been reported as fatal. we will bring you more information on the circumstances surround the collision when it comes into our newsroom.