Driver cited in tractor-trailer crash

Tractor-trailer overturned along Millsboro Highway north of Gumboro. (Photo: Delaware State Police)
Tractor-trailer overturned along Millsboro Highway north of Gumboro. (Photo: Delaware State Police)

GUMBORO, DELAWARE (10/8/2016) A Greenwood man was charged with inattentive driving after his tractor-trailer overturned on Millsboro Highway (Route 26) north of Gumboro this morning, Delaware State Police said.

The crash was reported at 5:38 a.m. near the Cowhouse Branch Road intersection.

Police said Joseph W. Millman, 43, was driving a 2001 Freightliner tractor pulling a trailer carrying a full load of feed. He was northbound and drifted off the east edge of the road, struck a traffic sign and overturned in a ditch.

Millman was not injured.

Millsboro Highway was closed about six hours as police investigated and the wreckage was cleared.