Delaware State Police

Superintendent Colonel William D. Crotty

State Police Investigating Fatal Pedestrian Crash in Newark

Date Posted: Friday, July 4th, 2025

Pulaski Highway and Biddle Avenue

The Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred this morning in Newark that left one man dead.

On July 4, 2025, at approximately 5:07 a.m., a 2020 white Jeep Grand Cherokee was traveling in the left westbound lane of Pulaski Highway, approaching Biddle Avenue. At the same time, a pedestrian, whose vehicle was disabled on the right shoulder of westbound Pulaski Highway, was attempting to cross the westbound lanes from the shoulder. The pedestrian entered the Jeep’s path of travel as he attempted to cross the dark roadway, and was struck.

The pedestrian, an 89-year-old man from New Castle, Delaware, was taken to an area hospital, where he was pronounced dead. His name is being withheld until his family and relatives are notified.

The driver of the Jeep, a 30-year-old man from Bear, Delaware, and the 26-year-old female passenger, were not injured.

The roadway was closed for approximately 4.5 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 Corporal D. McKenna by calling 302-365-8486. 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.