Newark – The Delaware State Police are on scene of a motor vehicle crash involving a pedestrian that occurred at approximately 8:08 p.m., Wednesday, March 18, 2020 on westbound Rt. 40 at Perch Creek Drive, Newark.

As a result of the crash all lanes of westbound Rt. 40 are closed. The closure is expected to be lengthy and motorists are advised to seek alternate routes of travel. For updated traffic conditions and road closure information log onto: http://www.deldot.gov/Traffic/travel_advisory/index.shtml#advisories

The investigation is in the early stages with further details being released as they become available.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin

Released:031820 2035

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