Man charged with murder in Newark U-Haul crash that killed college student
- On April 29, 2025, a speeding stolen U-Haul van driven by Gordon Turner struck multiple pedestrians and vehicles near the University of Delaware in Newark, Delaware.
- Police found the U-Haul parked on East Main Street and attempted to arrest Turner and a passenger, but the suspects fled the scene and ignored commands.
- The van lost control after striking a police vehicle and then hit two pedestrians by parked cars, one of whom, a 24-year-old University of Delaware student, died at the scene.
- Turner, wanted in three states, faces second-degree murder and assault charges, and police found a handgun in the van while the investigation continues.
- East Main Street remains closed for investigation with no ongoing public threat, while university officials expressed condolences and safety reassurances to the community.
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