Newark – The Delaware State Police are seeking the public’s assistance with information on the operators of two vehicles of interest (pictured above) that were involved in a racing incident which led to a fatal crash in front of the REI Sporting Goods store on September 23, 2020.

The Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate the crash.

Delaware State Police Investigating Fatal Crash Involving Motorcycle- Newark

Anyone with information regarding the crash or the operators of the vehicles shown, should contact Det. Breen of the Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit by calling 302-365-8486. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware crime stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via the internet at http://www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of crime or have lost a loved one to a sudden death and are in need of 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 1800 VICTIM-1. (1800 842-8461).  You may also email the unit Director at debra.reed@state.de.us.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Corporal/1 Jason Hatchell

Released: 100120 1224

Wilmington – The Delaware State Police are currently on scene investigating a roll-over crash involving an oil tanker with a fuel spill that occurred at approximately 6:09 a.m. this morning, Thursday, October 01,  2020, on Kirkwood Highway at Farrand Drive, Wilmington, DE.

As a result of the crash, Kirkwood Highway is closed in both directions.  Motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek alternate routes of travel.

For updated traffic conditions and road closure information log onto: http://www.deldot.gov/Traffic/travel_advisory/index.shtml#advisories

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Released: 100120 0812

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Felton- Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian accident that occurred last night in the Felton area.

On September 30, 2020, at approximately 8:00 p.m., a 2000 Dodge Dakota operated by a 28-year-old man from Felton, was traveling southbound on US 13 in the left lane of travel, approaching Bork Drive. The 65-year-old male pedestrian from Felton, who was wearing dark clothing was reported to be lying in the roadway, in the southbound lane, in the same area. The operator failed to see the pedestrian lying in the roadway and subsequently hit him. After the collision, the Dakota came to a controlled stop and waited on scene.

The pedestrian was pronounced deceased at the scene. Identification is pending notification of next to kin.

The operator was not injured in the accident.

US 13 southbound was closed for approximately 3.5 hours during the investigation and clean- up.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information regarding the crash is asked to contact Sgt. John Wheatley with the Troop 3 Collision Reconstruction Unit by calling 302-698-8518. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware crime stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via the internet at http://www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com .

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of crime or have lost a loved one to a sudden death and are in need of 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 1800 VICTIM-1. (1-800-842-8461). You may also email the unit Director at debra.reed@state.de.us.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Heather Pepper

Released: 100120 0807

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Felton- Delaware State Police are currently investigating a serious pedestrian crash on South DuPont Highway in the area of Canterbury Crossings, Felton.

South DuPont Highway southbound between Barney Jenkins Road and south Upper King Road are currently closed as the accident is being investigated. The length of time the roadway will be closed is unknown at this time.

For up to date traffic information, please visit

http://www.deldot.gov/Traffic/travel_advisory/index.shtml#advisories.

This case remains under investigation and updates will be issued once they become available.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Heather Pepper

Released: 093020 2109

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Wilmington– Delaware State Police have identified the name of the of the individual who died in a crash while riding a bicycle on September 29, 2020, at the intersection of Philadelphia Pike and Bellevue Parkway, Wilmington, as 16 year-old of Wilmington, DE.

The crash continues to remain under investigation by the Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit.

*Update* Delaware State Police Investigating Fatal Crash Involving Bicyclist- Wilmington

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of crime or have lost a loved one to a sudden death and are in need of 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 1800 VICTIM-1. (1800 842-8461).  You may also email the unit Director at debra.reed@delaware.gov.

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Released: 093020 1752

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Wilmington– Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal motor vehicle crash involving a bicyclist that occurred at approximately 12:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 29, 2020, at the intersection of Philadelphia Pike and Bellevue Parkway.

The initial investigation has determined a 2012 Hino box truck operated by a 49 year-old male from Prospect Park, PA, was stopped in the left turn lane of northbound Philadelphia Pike. The traffic signal displayed a green arrow and the box truck proceed to turn left onto Bellevue Parkway. At the same time, a bicyclist was riding northbound along the southbound lanes of Philadelphia Pike. As the box truck completed its left turn, the bicyclist struck the driver side of the vehicle.

The operator of the bicycle, a 16 year-old male from Wilmington, was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash, and was pronounced deceased at the scene. His name is being withheld at this time pending the notification of next of kin.

Southbound Philadelphia Pike was closed for approximately 2.5 hours while the crash was investigated and cleared.

The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information regarding the crash should contact Det. Calio of the Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit by calling 302-365-8483.

*Traffic Advisory* Delaware State Police Investigating Fatal Crash Involving Bicyclist- Wilmington

Information may also be provided by calling Delaware crime stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via the internet at http://www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of crime or have lost a loved one to a sudden death and are in need of 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 1800 VICTIM-1. (1800 842-8461).  You may also email the unit Director at debra.reed@state.de.us.

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Released: 092920 1752

Smyrna-  Delaware State Police is continuing to investigate thefts from vehicles in the Smyrna area. On September 28, 2020, at approximately 3:50 a.m., an unknown suspect entered unlocked vehicles in the Twin Willows Development and stole personal property.

The suspect is described as a white male, long black or brown hair possibly braided, black hooded sweatshirt, a surgical mask on his forehead, and a dark-colored mask covering his nose and mouth.

Anyone with information regarding these incidents should contact Detective J. Lloyd with Delaware State Police Troop 3 Criminal Investigative Unit at 302-698-8503 or by emailing Jessica.Lloyd@delaware.gov. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware crime stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via the internet at http://www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com.

Delaware State Police Investigating Multiple Thefts from Vehicles- Smyrna

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of crime or have lost a loved one to a sudden death and are in need of 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 1800 VICTIM-1. (1-800-842-8461). You may also email the unit Director at debra.reed@state.de.us.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Heather Pepper

Released: 092920 1535

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 – Delaware State Police are on the scene of a fatal motor vehicle crash involving a bicyclist that occurred at approximately 12:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 29, 2020, on Bellevue Parkway in the area of Philadelphia Pike.