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Sussex County officer cleared in fatal Route 23 crash

The police cruiser T-boned the car, killing Deanna D'Arco, who was in the front passenger seat. She died two days later.

News 12 Staff

Oct 1, 2025, 7:02 AM

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A police sergeant will not face charges after a crash that killed a 19-year-old woman in Sussex County.

Sgt. William Grissom was driving on Route 23 in Franklin Borough during the early morning hours in May of 2024. A black car left the ShopRite parking lot, appearing to go around stopped traffic.

The police cruiser T-boned the car, killing Deanna D'Arco, who was in the front passenger seat. She died two days later.

A grand jury is not moving ahead with any crime, according to prosecutors.

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