The Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal crash involving a 3-year-old bicyclist in Seaford.
On August 15, 2024, at approximately 7:45 p.m., a Toyota Tacoma was traveling westbound on a gravel road between North Parkway Road and South Parkway Road in the community of Mobile Gardens. At the same time, a 3-year-old child was riding a bicycle in the middle of North Parkway Road. The preliminary investigation revealed that the Tacoma turned southbound on North Parkway Road, and the front of the Tacoma hit the child.
The 3-year-old child from Seaford, Delaware, was taken to an area hospital by family members where they died. Their name is being withheld until their family is notified. The driver of the Tacoma, a 56-year-old woman from Seaford, Delaware, was not injured.
North Parkway Road was closed for approximately 4 hours while the scene was investigated and cleared.
The Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this crash to contact Master Corporal K. Argo by calling (302) 703-3264. 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.