Wilmington (19809) – The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating a motor vehicle crash involving a pedestrian, which has claimed the life of a Wilmington man.

The incident occurred at approximately 11:03 p.m., Tuesday, December 19, 2017,  as a DART bus was stopped at a bus stop, in the right lane of Philadelphia Pike northbound, just south of Holly Hill Road, Wilmington. James D. Phillips, 27, who was a passenger on the bus, disembarked and proceeded around the front of the bus, with the intent of making a connection with another DART bus, on the southbound side of Philadelphia Pike. Phillips proceeded to run across the northbound lanes of Philadelphia Pike, directly into the path of a 2012 Honda Civic, operated by a 22 year old, Woodlyn, Pennsylvania man, which was proceeding northbound in the Philadelphia Pike left lane. Phillips was struck by the front right end of the Honda, and vaulted over the roof, before coming to rest in the northbound, left lane of Philadelphia Pike.

Phillips, who was wearing dark clothing, and not utilizing a marked crosswalk, was pronounced dead at the scene, by responding EMS. It is unknown if impairment is a factor on his behalf.

The operator of the Honda, who remained at the scene, was uninjured as a result of the crash. Neither speed nor impairment are being considered factors on his behalf.

Philadelphia Pike in the area of Holly Hill Road, was closed in both directions for approximately 3 hours, while the crash was investigated and cleared.

The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Cpl. J. Breen of the Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit at 302-365-8486. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware crime stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via the internet at http://www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of crime or have lost a loved one to a sudden death and are in need of assistance, the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit/Delaware Victim Center is available to offer you support and resources 24 hours a day through a toll free hotline 1800 VICTIM-1. (1800 842-8461).  You may also email the unit Director at debra.reed@delaware.gov.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin

Released: 122117 1820

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