Delaware State Police

Superintendent Colonel William D. Crotty

State Police Investigating Fatal Pedestrian Crash in Lewes

Date Posted: Friday, January 31st, 2025

Google maps screenshot of the Weis Markets parking lot

The Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred on Thursday afternoon in Lewes that left one woman dead.

On January 30, 2025, at approximately 3:22 p.m., a black 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee was traveling southbound in the parking lot of the Weis Markets located at 17232 North Village Main Boulevard in Lewes. At the same time, a pedestrian was walking westbound in the same parking lot and crossing the lane of travel in front of the Jeep. For reasons under investigation, as the pedestrian was crossing the travel lane, the Jeep continued southbound and struck the pedestrian.

The pedestrian, a 63-year-old woman from Milton, Delaware, was taken to an area hospital by ambulance, where she later died. Her name is being withheld until her family is notified.

The driver of the Jeep, an 86-year-old man from Lewes, Delaware, was not injured.

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.