State Police Investigating Fatal Pedestrian Crash in New Castle – Delaware State Police

Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian accident that occurred this afternoon in New Castle.

On September 30, 2024, at approximately 2:17 p.m., a GMC Savana, operated by a 40-year-old man from Smyrna, Delaware, was traveling northbound in the left lane on South Dupont Highway near Heddington Road . An 80-year-old pedestrian from New Castle attempted to cross South Dupont Highway from the west side of the road to the east side. He was not in a designated crosswalk and veered directly into the path of the GMC in the left northbound lane. The driver tried to swerve to the right, but the vehicle crashed into the pedestrian.

The driver of the GMC was not injured. The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident. His identity is being kept secret until his family is notified.

South Dupont Highway was closed for approximately two and a half hours while the Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit investigated the crash and cleared the roadway.

The investigation is still ongoing. Police are asking anyone who witnessed the crash or has dashcam footage or video of the incident to contact Master Corporal J. Forester at (302) 365-8485. It is also possible to provide information by sending a private Facebook message to Delaware State Police or contact Delaware crime fighter at 1-800-847-3333.

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of a crime or has lost a loved one to a sudden death and needs assistance, the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit/ Delaware Victims Center is available 24/7 to provide support and resources via a toll-free hotline at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461). You can also email the Victim Services Unit at [email protected].

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