DELAWARE STATE REPRESENTATIVE PLEADS GUILTY IN DUI COLLISION CASE
State of Delaware - In a high-profile case, Delaware State Representative Kevin Hensley has pleaded guilty following a drunk driving incident that occurred in 2024. Hensley, who represents the Townsend area, will face a one-year revocation of his driver's license, undergo probation, participate in mandated DUI education, and pay a $500 fine.
His plea includes charges of Vehicular Assault in the 3rd Degree and Driving Under the Influence. Additionally, he has been sentenced to an 18-month prison term, which has been suspended.
The charges stem from an investigation by the Delaware State Police concerning an incident that took place on November 9, 2024. Hensley, aged 59, collided with a gray Ford Fusion while exiting a Valero gas station on Route 1 in Milford. The collision caused the other vehicle to roll over.
Fortunately, neither Hensley nor his adult daughter, who was in the passenger seat, was injured. However, the driver of the other vehicle suffered cuts and complained of chest pain due to the airbag deployment.
Field sobriety tests indicated that Hensley was under the influence, with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.142 on a portable breathalyzer, which was later confirmed at 0.16 through a blood draw. Sadly, the victim of the collision passed away weeks later due to an unrelated medical condition.
Attorney General Kathy Jennings highlighted the dangers of drunk driving in her response to the case. "No one has an excuse to get behind the wheel while under the influence, ever.
It is a miracle that no one was seriously injured or worse. I thank our prosecutors and the Delaware State Police for their excellent work in this case," she stated.
Hensley has a prior conviction for Reckless Driving Related to Alcohol from 2009. However, it is not considered a second offense under current state laws due to the time elapsed since that incident. The sentence handed to Hensley aligns with statutory guidelines and mirrors resolutions in similar cases.
His plea includes charges of Vehicular Assault in the 3rd Degree and Driving Under the Influence. Additionally, he has been sentenced to an 18-month prison term, which has been suspended.
The charges stem from an investigation by the Delaware State Police concerning an incident that took place on November 9, 2024. Hensley, aged 59, collided with a gray Ford Fusion while exiting a Valero gas station on Route 1 in Milford. The collision caused the other vehicle to roll over.
Fortunately, neither Hensley nor his adult daughter, who was in the passenger seat, was injured. However, the driver of the other vehicle suffered cuts and complained of chest pain due to the airbag deployment.
Field sobriety tests indicated that Hensley was under the influence, with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.142 on a portable breathalyzer, which was later confirmed at 0.16 through a blood draw. Sadly, the victim of the collision passed away weeks later due to an unrelated medical condition.
Attorney General Kathy Jennings highlighted the dangers of drunk driving in her response to the case. "No one has an excuse to get behind the wheel while under the influence, ever.
It is a miracle that no one was seriously injured or worse. I thank our prosecutors and the Delaware State Police for their excellent work in this case," she stated.
Hensley has a prior conviction for Reckless Driving Related to Alcohol from 2009. However, it is not considered a second offense under current state laws due to the time elapsed since that incident. The sentence handed to Hensley aligns with statutory guidelines and mirrors resolutions in similar cases.
