Troopers Investigating Fatal Crash Involving a Pedestrian – Claymont

Claymont – The Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal motor vehicle crash involving a pedestrian that occurred at approximately 2:57 a.m., Friday, August 9, 2019 on northbound Philadelphia Pike in the area of Commonwealth Blvd., Claymont.

As a result of the crash all lanes of Philadelphia Pike are closed between Commonwealth Blvd. and Harvey Rd. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek alternate routes of travel.

For updated road closure information log onto:

http://www.deldot.gov/Traffic/travel_advisory/index.shtml#advisories

The investigation is in the very early stages with further information being released as it becomes available.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin

Released:080919 0420

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