New Castle– Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred Wednesday night on eastbound Frenchtown Road (Route 273) in the area of Quigley Boulevard.

On Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at approximately 5:58 p.m., a 21-year-old female pedestrian was walking eastbound on the right shoulder of eastbound Route 273 towards Quigley Blvd. At this time, a dark colored SUV traveling eastbound on Route 273, entered the right shoulder to pass stopped traffic on Route 273 eastbound. As a result, the front of the SUV struck the pedestrian from behind. The impact threw the pedestrian off the right edge of the roadway where she came to a rest. After impact, the SUV continued traveling eastbound possibly turning onto Quigley Blvd or continuing eastbound on Route 273 toward New Castle City.

The 21-year-old pedestrian of New Castle, DE, was pronounced deceased at the scene of the collision.  Identification of the victim is pending notification to the next of kin.

The roadway was closed for approximately 3 hours while the investigation was completed, and the roadway was cleared.

There are no surveillance images being released at this time.

This collision remains under investigation by the Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit. Anyone who may have witnessed the collision or has information on the vehicle involved is asked to contact Corporal/3 Forester at 302-365-8485. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via the internet at http://www.delaware.crimestoppers.com.

*Traffic Advisory* Troopers Investigating Serious Pedestrian Crash-New Castle

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Senior Corporal Jason Hatchell

Released 021022 1012

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