Delaware State Police

Superintendent Colonel William D. Crotty

State Police Investigating Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash in New Castle

Date Posted: Tuesday, September 9th, 2025

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Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run pedestrian crash that occurred last night in New Castle.

On September 8, 2025, at approximately 8:00 p.m., a pedestrian was walking northbound in the southbound lanes of South Dupont Highway, just south of Pulaski Highway. At the same time, an unknown vehicle was traveling southbound on South Dupont Highway in the same area and struck the pedestrian. The impact threw the pedestrian into a wooded area off the roadway, where Emergency Medical Services located the victim a short time later while responding to another call.

The pedestrian, whose identity is unknown at this time, was pronounced dead.

The roadway was closed for approximately four hours while members of the Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction unit investigated and cleared the roadway.

The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone who witnessed the crash or has relevant information is asked to contact Master Corporal R. Kunicki at (302) 365-8417. 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 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.