On November 11, 2023, at approximately 9:44 a.m., troopers responded to a residence on the 35300 block of Cape Lane in Frankford for a report of a man struck by a white work van. Troopers arrived at the scene and took the driver of the van, identified as Moises Espinoza-Saldivar, into custody without incident. In the ensuing investigation, troopers learned Espinoza-Saldivar confronted his ex-wife after he saw her talking to construction workers outside of her home. During the argument, 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 struck by the van and pinned against the deck.
The 44-year-old man was flown by Trooper 2 to an area trauma hospital for serious injuries. No other injuries were reported. 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 observed signs of impairment and smelled an odor of an alcoholic beverage emanating from 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.
Source: Delaware State Police Newsroom
