Police: Woman under influence of drugs caused two crashes

A woman is facing charges of DUI and vehicular assault following back-to-back crashes in Wilmington.

A pedestrian was struck last Saturday morning near West 4th Street and North Harrison Street. The 38-year-old woman was hospitalized at the time in critical condition.

The suspect vehicle was found at the scene of another crash near West 4th and North Rodney Streets. A 39-year-old woman was taken from that crash scene to the hospital and admitted in stable condition.

Wilmington Police said the driver, 42-year-old Cheryl Clark, also needed hospital treatment. According to police, Clark was determined to be under the influence of drugs and was speeding…

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