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*UPDATE* Troopers Investigating Fatal Crash Involving Pedestrian Rt. 40- New Castle


Date Posted: Thursday, April 12th, 2018

40 at Appleby

New Castle – The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is continuing to investigate a fatal motor vehicle crash involving a pedestrian, that took place on U.S. Route 40 between Wilton Boulevard and Appleby Road, this morning.

The incident occurred at approximately 5:37 a.m., Thursday, April 12, 2018, on U.S. Route 40 (Pulaski Highway) westbound, east of Appleby Road, New Castle. A 37 year old Bear man, who was wearing all dark, non-reflective clothing and not carrying a flashlight, was walking in the right turn lane of westbound Rt. 40 just east of Appleby Road. A 2010 Nissan Maxima, being driven by a 32 year old New Castle man was traveling Rt. 40 westbound, and then changed into the right turn lane at which time he struck the male pedestrian, who he did not see. The victim was thrown on to the hood of the vehicle and then back to the ground before coming to rest in a grassy area off the roadway. The Nissan came to a controlled stop and remained at the scene.

The victim was pronounced dead at the scene by responding EMS, impairment on his behalf is unknown at this time. His name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.

The operator of the Nissan was properly restrained at the time of the collision and was not injured. Impairment is not a factor on his behalf. Two rear seat passengers in the Nissan, a 1 year old female and 4 year old female, were properly restrained in car seats and also were not injured.

Click on the following link to view the original release:

*Traffic Advisory* Route 40 Closed at Wilton Blvd. due to Fatal Motor Vehicle Crash Involving a Pedestrian

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Cpl/3 J. Forester at 302-365-8485.

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: 041218 1630

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