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Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stalmer said Tuesday that a fuel transport driver from Wayneland, New Jersey is facing criminal charges for allegedly causing a “catastrophic” gasoline leak in Brookhaven on June 11 . More than 4,000 gallons of gas leaked in Gas N Go on Edgmont Avenue killed wild animals and forced the closure of nearby Coebourn Elementary School, According to Stollsteiner’s office. The 36-year-old George Smith faces 11 charges, including unauthorized disposal of hazardous waste and causing disasters, related to leaks. Court documents show. Through the records of Smith’s employer Lee Transport Systems, IInvestigator confirms The DA office stated that he filled his fuel truck with 8,500 gallons of gasoline for delivery on the day of the leak. These records also show that the Brookhaven gas station is the fourth stop on Smith’s delivery route, but he chose to make it the first stop.
Read / Add Comments A South Jersey truck driver was charged after 4,000 gallons of fuel spilled in Delaware County last month, authorities said. Motivated by a desire to speed up his route, George Smith poured in excess of 4,000 gallons of gasoline over an embankment bordering an elementary school – causing damage to a nearby stream, wildlife, and vegetation and resulting in the closure of the school, DA Jack Stollsteimer said. As a fuel delivery driver, the defendant was entrusted with a hazardous product – gasoline – and he owed a duty of care to all of us. He chose self-interest over the safety of the Brookhaven community and the safety of the children at Coebourn Elementary School.
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