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Troopers Investigating Fatal Pedestrian Crash – Frankford


Date Posted: Saturday, September 7th, 2019

Frankford – The Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal crash involving a pedestrian that occurred Friday night in Frankford.

The initial investigation has determined that at approximately 9:55 p.m., Friday, September 6, 2019, a 2010 Lexus HS250H, operated by a 22 year old Landenberg PA man, was traveling southbound on DuPont Blvd. (US 113) in the right lane, north of Berry Rd., within the limits of Frankford. A 56 year old Frankford woman was attempting to cross the southbound lanes of DuPont Blvd. on foot and walked directly into the path of the Lexus at which time she was struck. After impact, the pedestrian was thrown in a southerly direction coming to rest on the shoulder of the roadway. The Lexus came to a controlled stop and remained at the scene.

The pedestrian who was pronounced deceased at the scene was not using a marked crosswalk, was wearing no reflective clothing, nor was she in possession of a light. Identification of the victim is pending notification of next of kin. Impairment on her behalf is undetermined at this time.

The driver of the Lexus as well as an adult female passenger in the vehicle were both properly restrained and were not injured. Impairment is not deemed as a contributing factor on his behalf.

The southbound lanes of DuPont Blvd. were closed for approximately 3 hours while the scene was investigated and cleared.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact Cpl. J. Burns of the Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit by calling 302-644-5020.

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@state.de.us.

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