Georgetown, Delaware – The Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal hit and run crash involving a pedestrian in which the striking vehicle fled the scene.

The incident occurred on Monday, December 23, 2019, at approximately 8:11 p.m., when an unknown vehicle was traveling westbound on Zoar Road west of Fieldwood Drive and struck a 44-year-old female of Millsboro. The pedestrian was on foot within the westbound travel lane of Zoar Road. The suspect vehicle continued traveling westbound on Zoar Road and fled the scene in an unknown direction.

The pedestrian was pronounced deceased at the collision scene. She was dressed in dark clothing and there are no street lights in the area where the collision occurred. At this time, it is unknown if alcohol was a factor in this collision.

Zoar Road was closed for approximately five hours while the crash was investigated and cleared.

The Delaware State Police Reconstruction Unit is asking anyone that has information in reference to this crash or information regarding the striking vehicle that left the scene to please contact Troop 7, Cpl./1 A. Mitchell at (302)-703-3267.  Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via the internet at http://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.

*Traffic Advisory* Troopers Investigating Serious Crash Involving Pedestrian – Georgetown

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Presented by the Director of Public Information, Sergeant Richard Bratz

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