Cheswold- Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred early Sunday morning.

On May 2, 2021, at approximately 4:50 a.m., a white Saturn Outlook was traveling westbound on Seven Hickories Road west of Kenton Road. The vehicle approached a moderate right curve in the road when the 42-year-old male pedestrian was standing in the westbound lane. The Saturn struck the pedestrian on the right side with the right front bumper. After being hit, the pedestrian came to rest on the north edge of the roadway. The Saturn pulled over to the right shoulder after the collision for a controlled stop.

The 42-year-old male was from Clayton, DE. He was wearing dark clothing, had no flashlight, reflective clothing, or any safety equipment. He was initially transported by ambulance to a nearby hospital and later transferred to Christiana Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries and died on Monday, May 3, 2021. Identification is pending notification to next of kin.

The 34-year-old female operator of the Saturn is from Clayton, DE. She was not injured during the collision.

The roadway was closed for approximately 3.5 hours while the investigation was completed, and the roadway was cleared.

This collision remains under investigation by the Delaware State Police Troop 3 Collision Reconstruction Unit. Anyone with information regarding this incident should contact Cpl/3 Joe Lane by calling 302-698-8457. 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. (1-800-842-8461). You may also email the unit Director at debra.reed@state.de.us.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Heather Pepper

Released: 050421 1629

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