State Police Investigating Fatal Pedestrian Crash in Newark

Date Posted: Monday, November 2nd, 2026

The Delaware State Police is investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred Sunday night in Newark.

On November 1, 2026, at approximately 7:45 p.m., a man was walking northbound, with a bicycle, on Pleasant Valley Road near Coopers Drive. At the same time, a Hyundai Tiburon was traveling northbound on Pleasant Valley Road near Coopers Drive. The preliminary investigation revealed that the man was walking in the road and was struck by the Hyundai.

The pedestrian, a 35-year-old man from Newark, Delaware, was pronounced dead at the scene. His name is being withheld until his family is notified.

The driver of the Hyundai, a 47-year-old man from Newark, Delaware, was not injured.

The roadway was closed for approximately 5 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 Sergeant J. Jefferson by calling (302) 365-8484. 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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