(Photo: MGN)WOODSIDE, Del.- Delaware State Police have identified a woman who died in an early Monday morning crash in Woodside.
The victim has been identified as Judith D. Candalino, 57, of Harrington.
Police said the accident happened at approximately 1 a.m., as Candalino was operating a Pontiac Sunbird and either traveling very slowly or stopped in the right lane of southbound U.S. Route 13 just south of Walnut Shade Road. Troopers said that is when 33-year-old Marlena Korona of Felton rear-ended the Sunbird with a Chevrolet Tahoe. The Sunbird was forced more than 130 feet south after the impact and came to a stop in the roadway, according to investigators. Police said Tahoe continued southbound before overturning on the driver's side into a ditch.
Police said Candalino, who was not properly restrained, was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash
Both Korona and her 5-year-old passenger- who police said were properly restrained- were removed from the scene by EMS and transported to Kent General Hospital where they were treated for minor injuries and released.
Route 13 southbound at Walnut Shade Road was closed for approximately two hours as the crash was investigated and cleared.
The investigation by the DSP Crash Reconstruction Unit is continuing at this time. Investigators are asking anyone who may have witnessed this crash to contact Cpl. Ron Rhodes at Troop 3 at (302) 697-4454, ext. 216. Citizens may also provide information by texting keyword "DSP" plus your message to 274637 (CRIMES). Tipsters may also provide information through lines maintained by Delaware Crime Stoppers at (800) TIP-3333. Callers can also submit information via www.tipsubmit.com.
