Delaware State Police

Superintendent Colonel William D. Crotty

State Police Investigating Fatal Pedestrian Hit-and-Run Crash in Wilmington

Date Posted: Monday, December 29th, 2025

Image of the Fatal Crash Location

The Delaware State Police is investigating a fatal pedestrian hit-and-run crash that occurred Sunday night in Wilmington.

On December 28, 2025, at approximately 9:15 p.m., troopers responded to East Lea Boulevard, near Colony Boulevard, for reports of a pedestrian hit by a vehicle. The preliminary investigation revealed an unknown vehicle was traveling in an unknown direction on East Lea Boulevard, near Colony Boulevard. At the same time, a pedestrian was on East Lea Boulevard, near Colony Boulevard. For reasons currently under investigation, the vehicle struck the pedestrian and fled the scene.

The pedestrian, a 40-year-old woman from Dallas, Texas, was taken to a local hospital where she was pronounced dead. Her name is being withheld until her family is notified.

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

Investigators are asking anyone who witnessed the crash, has surveillance or dash-camera footage, or has relevant information about the vehicle involved, to contact Corporal K. Oakes at (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 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.