FRANKFORD, Del. - State police say they arrested 40-year-old Moises Espinoza-Saldivar on felony charges after hitting a construction worker with his car.
Delaware State Police say on Nov. 11, around 9:44 a.m., troopers responded to a home on the 35300 block of Cape Lane in Frankford for a report of a man struck by a white work van. Troopers say they took the driver of the van, Moises Espinoza-Saldivar, of Selbyville, into custody without incident.
Troopers reportedly learned Espinoza-Saldivar confronted his ex-wife after he saw her talking to construction workers outside of her home. During the argument, troopers say Espinoza-Saldivar knocked a drink out of his ex-wife’s hands before getting back into his van and speeding towards the three construction workers standing by the deck. The three men attempted to jump out of the way as the van approached, however, one of the men was reportedly struck by the van and pinned against the deck.
State police say the 44-year-old man was flown by Trooper 2 to an area trauma hospital for serious injuries. No other injuries were reported.
Troopers say two children were on the deck when the incident occurred, and two additional children came outside when they heard the yelling. While taking Espinoza-Saldivar into custody, troopers say they observed signs of impairment and smelled alcohol on his breath. Troopers located a small bottle of whiskey in Espinoza-Saldivar’s jacket pocket during a search incident to arrest.
Espinoza-Saldivar was taken to Troop 4, where was charged with the following crimes:
- Possession of a Deadly Weapon During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
- Reckless Endangering First Degree (Felony) – 4 counts
- Vehicular Assault Second Degree
- Endangering the Welfare of a Child -3 counts
- Driving a Vehicle Under the Influence
- Driving While Revoked
- Offensive Touching
Espinoza-Saldivar was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 3 and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $88,300 cash bond.
