Delaware State Police

Superintendent Colonel William Crotty

State Police Investigating Fatal Pedestrian Crash in Wilmington

Date Posted: Friday, December 6th, 2024

Governor Printz Blvd

The Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred last night in Wilmington that left one woman dead.

On December 5, 2024, at approximately 5:31 p.m., a 2021 Tesla Model 3 was traveling westbound on Governor Printz Boulevard near Downing Drive. At the same time, a pedestrian was walking in a northern direction as she was attempting to cross Governor Printz Boulevard from the area of Downing Drive. As the pedestrian attempted to cross the roadway, she entered the Tesla’s path of travel, and was struck by the car. The location where the pedestrian was attempting to cross is not equipped with a marked crosswalk and it is dark with no streetlights in the immediate vicinity.

The pedestrian, a 58-year-old woman from Wilmington, Delaware, was taken to an area hospital, where she was pronounced dead. Her name is being withheld until her family and relatives are notified.

The driver of the Tesla, a 31-year-old man from Claymont, Delaware, was not injured.

The roadway was closed for approximately 3 hours while the scene was investigated and cleared.

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 M. Calio 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.