11 hours ago
A 30-year-old man has been charged with manslaughter after police say he struck a vehicle while driving under the influence, killing three people early Saturday in Wilmington.
Authorities reported that officers responded to a serious crash shortly after 4:15 a.m. at 9th and Walnut streets. Upon arrival, officers found a vehicle with three deceased occupants inside. The victims were identified as a 48-year-old man, a 41-year-old man, and a 35-year-old woman.
Police have identified Nicholas Resto, 30, as the driver of the vehicle that caused the collision.
Investigators stated that Resto was speeding and driving under the influence of alcohol at the time of the crash. He was taken into custody and transported to a hospital in stable condition.
Resto faces three counts of manslaughter, driving under the influence, and several traffic violations.
The road was closed for several hours following the crash but has since reopened.
The investigation into the crash is ongoing.
In:
- DUI Crash
- Wilmington
- Fatal Crash
- Drunk Driving
