Delaware State Police

Superintendent Colonel Melissa Zebley

Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit Seeking Public’s Assistance with Hit and Run Investigation

Date Posted: Thursday, August 3rd, 2023

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Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit Detectives are asking for the public’s assistance with their investigation of a hit-and-run collision that occurred in Wilmington on July 2, 2023, that left one man critically injured.

On July 2, 2023, at approximately 1:19 a.m., a 43-year-old Newark man, was walking along the double yellow line for N. Market Street between E. 39th Street and E. 40th Street. An unknown white Nissan sedan was traveling northbound and struck the victim. The victim came to a rest in the southbound lane of N. Market Street and the Nissan continued northbound without stopping. The victim was transported to an area trauma hospital where he remains in critical condition.

The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Detectives are asking anyone who witnessed this collision or has information about the fleeing vehicle (pictured above) to please contact Sergeant J. Jefferson by calling 302-365-8484. Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of a crime or have lost a loved one to a sudden death and need 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 at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461). You may also email the Victim Services Unit at DSP_VictimServicesMail@delaware.gov.