***UPDATE***

All lanes of DE Rt. 9 have been re-opened at this time. This crash remains under investigation.

Released Tuesday, August 16, 2011 at 11:40 p.m.

DSP News Release:  Troopers on Scene of Fatal Motor Vehicle Crash

Location: Northbound DE Rt. 9 (New Castle Avenue) south of Stamm Boulevard, New Castle, DE

Date of Occurrence:  Tuesday, August 16, 2011 at 9:20 p.m.

New Castle- The Delaware State Police are currently investigating a fatal hit and run motor vehicle crash that occurred this evening.

Initial information is that a pedestrian has been struck and has died at the scene of the crash which occurred on New Castle Avenue just south of Stamm Boulevard. The striking vehicle has fled the scene and was last seen traveling northbound on DE Rt. 9.

New Castle Avenue is currently closed between Stamm Boulevard and Landers Lane. Commuters are asked to find alternate means of travel around the area.

This crash remains under investigation at this time. Complete details will be released upon the completion of the investigation.

Released Tuesday, August 16, 2011 at 10:15 p.m.