Delaware State Police

Superintendent Colonel William Crotty

Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit Investigating Fatal Pedestrian Hit-and-Run Crash in Newark

Date Posted: Wednesday, April 24th, 2024

E. Chestnut Hill

The Delaware State Police continues to investigate a Newark area hit-and-run crash that occurred last week after the 53-year-old pedestrian died from injuries sustained in the crash.

On April 16, 2024, at approximately 8:16 a.m., a pedestrian was walking eastbound across the crosswalk on Kingston Road, at the intersection with East Chestnut Hill Road. At the same time, an unknown vehicle traveling westbound on East Chestnut Hill Road made a right turn onto northbound Kingston Road and struck the pedestrian. The striking vehicle did not remain at the scene and fled in an unknown direction.

The pedestrian, a 53-year-old man from Newark, Delaware, was taken by ambulance to an area hospital, where he was admitted for life-threatening injuries. On April 23, 2024, he died from injuries sustained in the crash. His name is being withheld until his family and relatives are notified.

The make and model of the striking vehicle are unknown.

The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this collision to please contact Master Corporal A. Hom by calling 302-365-8483. 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 you 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.