Delaware State Police

Superintendent Colonel Melissa Zebley

Update Delaware State Police Investigating Fatal Pedestrian Crash- Georgetown

Date Posted: Thursday, December 24th, 2020

Georgetown- Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian accident that occurred Wednesday evening on DuPont Blvd (US-113) .23 miles south of Bedford Street.

On December 23, 2020, at approximately 6:20 p.m., a 2016 Ford Fusion, operated by a 49-year-old female of Greenwood, was traveling northbound on DuPont Blvd (US-113) in the left hand travel lane. A 65-year-old female pedestrian of Georgetown, was attempting to cross DuPont Blvd from an unknown direction in front of the Fusion. The operator of the vehicle was unable to avoid the pedestrian and the front left bumper struck the pedestrian within the left hand travel lane. After impact, the pedestrian came to rest within the grassy median west of the roadway. The Fusion continued a short distance before coming to a controlled stop on the grassy median.

The pedestrian sustained critical injuries and was transported to a nearby hospital where she was pronounced deceased shortly after arriving. Identification of the victim is pending notification to next of kin.

The operator of the vehicle was not injured during the collision.

The northbound lanes of DuPont Blvd was closed for approximately 3 hours while the crash was investigated and the roadway was cleared.

This collision remains under investigation. Anyone with information should contact Cpl/3 Venero with Delaware State Police Troop 7 by calling 302-703-3267. 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 .

*Traffic Advisory-Road Closure* US-113 Northbound North of Route 404- Georgetown

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. (1-800-842-8461). You may also email the unit Director at debra.reed@state.de.us.