SUV crashes into New Castle Airport fence

Photo: Delaware Free News
Accident scene at New Castle Airport. (Photo: Delaware Free News)

NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (9/1/2015) The driver of a Jeep Cherokee was taken to a hospital after crashing through a fence at New Castle Airport this afternoon, according to reports from the scene.

Crash scene at New Castle Airport (Photo: Delaware Free News)
Crash scene at New Castle Airport (Photo: Delaware Free News)

The crash happened after 5 p.m. as the male driver was southbound on U.S. 13 at Old Churchmans Road.

The Jeep went through the fence along U.S. 13 (DuPont highway), struck aircraft landing lights inside and hit another fence along Old Churchmans Road.

Delaware State Police are investigating.

Jeep hit landing lights and stopped at fence along Old Churchman's Road. (Photo: Delawafre Free News)
Jeep hit landing lights and stopped at fence along Old Churchmans Road. (Photo: Delaware Free News)