Delaware State Police

Superintendent Colonel Melissa Zebley

State Police Asking for Witnesses Following Fatal Pedestrian Hit-and-Run Crash in Dover

Date Posted: Friday, August 16th, 2024

Delaware State Police are investigating a hit-and-run crash that claimed the life of a man early this morning.

On August 16, 2024, at approximately 1:40 a.m., an unknown vehicle was driving northbound on South Dupont Highway, just south of POW/MIA Parkway. At the same time, a pedestrian was near or on the northbound shoulder of South Dupont Highway, south of POW/MIA Parkway. The investigation revealed that the vehicle struck the pedestrian and fled the scene in an unknown direction.

The victim, a 62-year-old man from Dover, was pronounced dead at the scene. His name is being withheld until his family has been notified.

South Dupont Highway was closed for approximately 3 hours while the scene was investigated and cleared.

The Delaware State Police Troop 3 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this crash or might have more information to contact Master Corporal J. Lane by calling (302) 698-8457. 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.