Wilmington – The Delaware State Police are continuing to investigate a fatal crash involving a pedestrian that occurred at approximately 6:24 p.m., Friday, December 27, 2019 on Concord Pike (U.S. 202) in the area of Rocky Run Parkway.

The initial investigation has determined that a 2018 Mazda 3, operated by a 63 year old Smyrna woman, was traveling southbound on Concord Pike approaching the intersection with Rocky Run Parkway, and was proceeding with a green light. A 64 year old New Castle woman was on foot westbound, attempting to cross the southbound lanes of Concord Pike and proceeded directly into the path of the Mazda. The front end of the Mazda struck the female pedestrian throwing her into the southbound right lane where she came to rest. After the collision, the Mazda came to a controlled stop and remained on scene.

The pedestrian was transported to the Christiana Hospital where she was pronounced deceased. Further investigation determined that she was wearing all dark, non-reflective clothing and was not carrying a light. Impairment on her behalf is undetermined at this time. Identification is pending notification of next of kin.

The driver of the Mazda who was properly restrained was not injured. Neither speed nor impairment are deemed as factors on her behalf.

Southbound Concord Pike was closed for approximately 2.5 hours while the scene was investigated and cleared.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact Cpl. M. Calio of the Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction by calling 302-365-8483.

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Released:122819 0945

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Wilmington – The Delaware State Police are on scene of a serious motor vehicle crash involving a pedestrian that occurred at approximately 6:24 p.m., Friday, December 27, 2019 on U.S. Rt. 202 (Concord Pike) in the area of Rocky Run Parkway.

Motorists will experience significant delays in the area and are advised to 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

The investigation is in the very early stages with further details being released as they become available.

Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin

Released:122719 1920

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Newark – The Delaware State Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred early this morning at a Newark area Royal Farms.

The incident occurred this morning, December 26, 2019, at approximately 1:50 a.m., when Troopers were dispatched to the Royal Farms located at 2812 Pulaski Hwy, Newark, for a report of an armed robbery. Upon arrival, Troopers made contact with an employee who advised a white male approached the cash register and displayed a black handgun from his waistline. The employee opened the register and the suspect reached over the counter and removed an undisclosed amount of cash. The suspect fled the store in an unknown direction. The employee was not injured as a result from the incident.

The suspect was described as a white male approximately 30-40 years of age, wearing a black knit hat and jacket.

No surveillance images are available at this time.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the Troop 2, Robbery Unit at 302-365-8566.

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:122610 0930

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Laurel, Delaware – The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating a single-vehicle fatal crash that was reported earlier this evening east of Laurel, Delaware.

The incident was reported on Wednesday, December 25, 2019, at approximately 5:02 p.m., when a Ford F-150 pickup truck was traveling northbound on Fire Tower Road at a high rate of speed attempting to negotiate a moderate left curve. The vehicle failed to maintain the curve causing the right-side tires to exit the east edge of the roadway into the grass. The pickup truck then struck a large standing tree head-on. The catastrophic impact of the tree penetrated completely through the engine compartment and into the 2nd-row seating area, trapping the driver. The vehicle burst into flames upon impact and was completely consumed by fire. At this time, the only known vehicle information is that it is a Ford F-150, later model, extended cab, and possibly silver. The VIN # and registration are currently unknown.

The unknown operator of the Ford F-150 pickup truck was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Fire Tower Road in the area of the crash was closed for approximately 2.5 hours while the crash was investigated and cleared.

The crash continues to remain under investigation by the Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit. Please call Troop 5 Bridgeville at 302-337-1090 for any information about this crash.

*TRAFFIC ADVISORY* Troopers Investigating Serious Crash – Laurel

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Released: 122519 1947

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Georgetown, Delaware – The Delaware State Police have identified the name of the pedestrian who died in a crash on Monday, December 23, 2019, as 44-year-old Katrina M. Hudson of Millsboro, Delaware.

The crash continues to remain under investigation by the Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit and anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact Cpl/1 A. Mitchell at 302-703-3267.

*UPDATE* Troopers Investigating Fatal Hit and Run Crash Involving Pedestrian – Georgetown

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: 122519 1914

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Laurel, Delaware – The Delaware State Police are currently on scene of a serious motor vehicle crash involving a single vehicle that occurred at approximately 5:03 p.m., today, December 25, 2019, on Fire Tower Road between Discount Land Road and County Seat Highway (SR 9) east of Laurel.

As a result of the crash and ongoing investigation, the area of the crash may be closed. Motorists are advised to use caution and seek alternate routes of travel.

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

The investigation is in the early stages with further details being released as they become available.

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Released:122519 1800

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Georgetown, Delaware – The Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal hit and run crash involving a pedestrian in which the striking vehicle fled the scene.

The incident occurred on Monday, December 23, 2019, at approximately 8:11 p.m., when an unknown vehicle was traveling westbound on Zoar Road west of Fieldwood Drive and struck a 44-year-old female of Millsboro. The pedestrian was on foot within the westbound travel lane of Zoar Road. The suspect vehicle continued traveling westbound on Zoar Road and fled the scene in an unknown direction.

The pedestrian was pronounced deceased at the collision scene. She was dressed in dark clothing and there are no street lights in the area where the collision occurred. At this time, it is unknown if alcohol was a factor in this collision.

Zoar Road was closed for approximately five hours while the crash was investigated and cleared.

The Delaware State Police Reconstruction Unit is asking anyone that has information in reference to this crash or information regarding the striking vehicle that left the scene to please contact Troop 7, Cpl./1 A. Mitchell at (302)-703-3267.  Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via the internet at http://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@delaware.gov.

*Traffic Advisory* Troopers Investigating Serious Crash Involving Pedestrian – Georgetown

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Released:122419 0700

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Newark – The Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting that occurred at approximately 9:01 p.m., Monday, December 23, 2019, in the parking lot of the Christiana Skating Rink, located at 801 Christiana Rd., Newark.

The initial investigation has determined that a 15 year old male who had just exited the skating rink, was walking through the parking lot, towards an awaiting vehicle which was his ride home. As he was walking an unknown suspect fired multiple rounds from an unknown firearm, resulting in the 15 year old victim sustaining two gunshot wounds to his lower extremities. The victim was transported to the Christiana Hospital by private vehicle where he was treated for a non-life threatening injury. There were no other reported injuries as a result of the incident and no known suspects at this time.

The investigation is in the early stages with further details being released as they become available.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective A. Lloyd of the Troop 2 Major Crimes Unit by calling 302-365-8411.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin

Released:122319 0330

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Georgetown, Delaware – The Delaware State Police are on the scene of a serious motor vehicle crash involving a pedestrian that occurred at approximately 8:11 p.m., Monday, December 23, 2019, on Zoar Road east of Lawson Road in the area of Fieldwood Farms, Georgetown. 

As a result of the crash, lanes are closed. Motorists will experience delays in the area and are advised to seek alternate routes of travel.

The investigation is in the early stages with further details being released as they become available.

Presented by the Director of Public Information, Sergeant Richard Bratz

Released 122319 2035

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Wilmington – The Delaware State Police are investigating the knifepoint robbery of a Concord Pike (US 202) gas station that occurred Monday morning.

The incident occurred at approximately 10:55 a.m., this morning, Monday, December 23^rd, 2019 at the Exxon gas station, located at 5301 Concord Pike. A black male armed with a small knife entered the business and approached a clerk standing behind the register. The male pointed the knife at the clerk who in turn opened the register and fled out of the store. The suspect removed an undisclosed amount of cash from the register and fled out of the rear of the business in an unknown direction. The clerk was not injured as a result of the incident.

The suspect was described as a black male with a light complexion, wearing a black jacket with its hood up and in possession of a small knife.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Troop 2 Robbery Unit by calling 302-365-8566.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Senior Corporal Jason Hatchell

Released:122319 1718

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