State Police Investigating Fatal Pedestrian Crash in Wilmington
Date Posted: Friday, October 30th, 2026
The Delaware State Police is investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred Thursday night in Wilmington.
On October 29, 2026, at approximately 8:15 p.m., troopers responded to I-95 near Frawley Stadium in Wilmington after 9-1-1 received several calls with concerns about a man walking along I-95. As troopers arrived in the area, the pedestrian was seen attempting to run across the northbound lanes of I-95 where he was struck by a GMC Canyon.
The pedestrian, a 19-year-old man from Pottstown, Pennsylvania, was taken to an area hospital where he died. His name is being withheld until his family is notified.
The driver of the GMC, a 59-year-old man from Wilmington, 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 crash. Troopers ask anyone who witnessed the collision or has related video to contact Corporal M. DiMaio by calling (302) 365-8370. Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at (800) 847-3333.
If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of a crime or has lost a loved one to a sudden death and needs 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.
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