In light of several recent pedestrian crashes the Delaware State Police would like to offer these safety tips to help educate and encourage pedestrians to make smart and safe decisions when walking near roadways. By following these basic safety tips and laws it is our hope that no other pedestrians lose their lives.

• Do not walk under the influence of alcohol or drugs.  Impaired walking is like impaired driving; it is illegal and can be deadly.
• Teach children not to run into the street after balls or other toys, and don’t allow them to cross alone until you’ve practiced the basics with them.
• Carry a flashlight or other reflective item when walking at night. It’s the law.
• Do not step into a cross walk if it will create a hazard to motorists. When it is clear to cross, continue to watch for traffic while crossing the street until you have safely reached the other side.
• Be sure to evaluate the distance and speed of oncoming traffic before you step out into the street to ensure that a vehicle has adequate distance in which to stop safely.
• Use sidewalks. If there is no sidewalk, walk facing traffic and as far off the edge of the road as possible.
• Do not risk crossing outside of a cross walk or intersection just because it’s more convenient, especially on high-speed roadways. Cars cannot stop in time for you.
• Cross only at cross walks or intersections with signals or traffic signs. Look left, right, and left again.  Only start to cross when it’s clear.
• Make eye contact with drivers when crossing busy streets and continue to watch out for traffic the entire time you are in the crosswalk. Your life may depend on it, regardless whether or not you have the right of way.
• If your vehicle breaks down on an interstate or busy roadway, don’t leave your vehicle.  Instead call #77 or 911 for assistance.  Motorists can also call #77 to report a disabled vehicle they see on the roadways.
• If you are driving, be on the lookout for pedestrians near the roadway.
• We urge pedestrians and drivers to be more observant, cautious and safe.

https://dsp.delaware.gov/2018/12/15/troopers-investigating-fatal-hit-run-crash-involving-pedestrian-harrington/

https://dsp.delaware.gov/2018/12/15/update-troopers-investigating-fatal-pedestrian-crash-philadelphia-pike-claymont/

https://dsp.delaware.gov/2018/12/14/troopers-investigating-fatal-pedestrian-crash-claymont/

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Harrington – The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal hit and run crash involving a pedestrian that occurred Friday night.

The initial investigation has determined that a 53 year old Harrington man, who was a pedestrian, was crossing U.S. 13 (S. DuPont Hwy.) from west to east, just south of the intersection with Corn Crib Rd. The pedestrian successfully crossed the southbound lanes of U.S. 13 but while in the northbound right lane he was struck by an unknown vehicle which was traveling northbound. The pedestrian was thrown to the pavement coming to rest on the shoulder of U.S. 13. The vehicle did not stop and fled the scene. A passing motorist not involved in the collision discovered the victim in the roadway.

The victim was transported to Milford Memorial Hospital where he was pronounced deceased. It was determined that he was not utilizing a crosswalk, was wearing dark clothing but was in possession of a small flashlight. Impairment on his behalf is unknown at this time. Identification is pending notification of next of kin.

U.S. 13 northbound was closed for approximately 4 hours while the scene was investigated and cleared.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information regarding the incident or the fleeing vehicle are asked to contact Sgt. J. Wheatley of the Troop 3 Collision Reconstruction Unit at 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. (1800 842-8461).  You may also email the unit Director at debra.reed@delaware.gov.

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Claymont – The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is continuing to investigate a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred late Friday afternoon.

The incident occurred at approximately4:59 p.m., Friday, December 14, 2018 on northbound Philadelphia Pike, north of Wiltshire Rd., Claymont. The initial investigation has determined that a 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee, being driven by a 56 year old Claymont man, was traveling northbound on Philadelphia Pike, proceeding through the intersection with Wiltshire Rd. with a green light. A 59 year old Claymont man, who was a pedestrian, was crossing Philadelphia Pike in an undetermined direction when he was struck by the Jeep. After impact the pedestrian was thrown to the pavement, coming to rest in the left lane of Philadelphia Pike. The Jeep also came to a stop in the left lane.

The victim was transported to the Christiana Hospital where he was pronounced deceased. It was determined that he was not utilizing a crosswalk, was not wearing reflective clothing and was not carrying a light. Impairment on his behalf is unknown at this time. Identification is pending notification of next of kin.

The driver of the Jeep who was wearing his seatbelt, was not injured. Neither speed nor impairment are factors on his behalf.

Northbound Philadelphia Pike was closed for approximately 2 hours while the scene was investigated and cleared.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Cpl. J. Aube of the Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit at 302-365-8433.

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@delaware.gov.

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Released:121518 1130

Claymont – The Delaware State Police have identified Nicholas Weaver, 38, of Wilmington as the pedestrian who was struck and killed, in a collision that occurred at approximately 12:44 a.m., Friday, December 14, 2018 on Governor Printz Blvd. in the area of Hillside Rd., Claymont.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact Cpl. J. 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

Click on the following link to view the original release:

https://dsp.delaware.gov/2018/12/14/troopers-investigating-fatal-pedestrian-crash-claymont/

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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Claymont – The Delaware State Police are on scene of a crash involving a pedestrian that occurred at approximately 4:59 p.m., Friday, December 14, 2018 on Philadelphia Pike in the area of Seminole Ave., Claymont.

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

Motorists will experience delays in the area and are advised to seek alternate routes of travel. For updated traffic conditions and road closure information click on the following link:

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Claymont – The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal crash involving a pedestrian that occurred overnight in Claymont.

The incident occurred at approximately 12:44 a.m., Friday, December 14, 2018 on Governor Printz Blvd. in the area of Hillside Rd., Claymont. The initial investigation has determined that a 2004 GMC Yukon, being operated by Bruce C. Bryan, 42, of Chester, PA was traveling southbound on Govenor Printz Blvd. in the right lane, just north of Hillside Rd. A 38 year old Wilmington man, who was a pedestrian, was on the southbound side of Govenor Printz Blvd, north of Hillside Rd., when he was struck by the GMC. The pedestrian was thrown into a grassy area west of the roadway. The GMC came to a controlled stop just south of the collision scene. It is unknown at this time if the pedestrian was attempting to cross the roadway or was simply walking along the roadway. There are no pedestrian crosswalks in the area of the collision.

The pedestrian victim was transported to the Christiana Hospital where he was pronounced deceased. It was determined that he was not carrying a light nor was he wearing any reflective clothing. Impairment on his behalf is undetermined at this time. Identification is pending notification of next of kin.

The operator of the GMC was not injured as a result of the collision. Evidence of impairment on his behalf was detected and he was charged with Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol.

The southbound lanes of Governor Printz Blvd. were closed for approximately 3 hours while the scene was investigated and cleared.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact Cpl. J. 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@delaware.gov.

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Released:121418 0715

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Wilmington (19804) – The Delaware State Police are investigating the armed robbery of a Stanton area gas station that took place Wednesday night.

The incident occurred at approximately 7:38 p.m., Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at the Stanton Exxon, located at 414 Main St., Stanton. Two suspects with their faces concealed approached an employee at the sales counter and demanded cash. One suspect displayed a hand gun while the second suspect removed an undisclosed amount of cash from the register. After obtaining the money both suspects fled on foot in an unknown direction. The employee was not injured as a result of the incident.

Suspect 1 was described as a black male 5’8” tall, wearing all dark clothing to include a cloth concealing his face and in possession of a black handgun.

The second suspect was described as a black male, 5’9” tall, wearing all dark clothing, to include a cloth concealing his face.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Detective T. Dukes of the Troop 2 Robbery Unit at 302-365-8412.

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@delaware.gov.

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New Castle – The Delaware State Police are investigating the attempted robbery of a New Castle area liquor store that took place Wednesday night.

The incident occurred at approximately 9:58 p.m., Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at Collins Park Liquors, located at 226 New Castle Avenue. A suspect with his face concealed approached an employee at the sales counter, implied he had a weapon and demanded cash. The employee refused to comply with the demand at which time the suspect exited the business and fled on foot in an unknown direction. The suspect did not obtain any cash or property and the employee was not injured as a result of the incident.

The suspect was described as a black male, wearing all dark clothing to include a cloth concealing his face.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked 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@delaware.gov.

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Released:121318 1825

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Townsend – The Delaware State Police are searching for Edward Benson III, 37, of Townsend, after he failed to appear in New Castle County Superior Court on Violation of Probation charges.

Benson, who was on probation for an Assault 1^st Degree conviction, violated his probation on November 14, 2018, when he was arrested on multiple weapons and drug related offenses. He was scheduled to appear for his probation hearing at 9:00 a.m., Thursday, December 13, 2018, however it was determined that prior to the hearing Benson cut off his ankle bracelet monitoring system and failed to appear at court. He was last seen leaving his residence in the 100 block of Esch St. in Townsend in a silver, 2004 Range Rover bearing DE tag PC28310. Benson is described as a black male, 6’00”, 150 lbs.

Anyone with information regarding Benson’s whereabouts are asked to contact the Delaware State Police Governor’s Task Force at Troop 2 by calling 302-834-2620 or by calling 911.

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

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Released:121318 1145

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Wilmington – The Delaware State Police have charged a New Castle man with multiple offenses after he led them on a pursuit while driving under the influence of drugs.

The incident occurred at approximately 1:45 p.m., Wednesday, December 13, 2018 when a Trooper observed a white Kia Spectra, displaying a fictitious PA registration, traveling US 202 northbound, south of Florence Ave., in Wilmington. The Trooper then activated his emergency lights and attempted to initiate a traffic stop. The operator failed to comply, accelerated and proceeded through a red light at the intersection with Florence Ave., before proceeding onto the southbound right shoulder of US 202 while still traveling northbound. The operator then ran a red light at the intersection of US 202 and Prospect Avenue before turning onto Mt. Lebanon Rd., westbound. Once on Mt. Lebanon Rd. the vehicle accelerated at a high rate of speed and failed to negotiate a turn at the intersection with Rockland and in turn struck a stone wall head on. Upon impact, the engine compartment of the vehicle briefly caught fire. The Trooper immediately approached the Kia and removed the operator from the vehicle. The driver, who would later be identified as Justin R. Eckenroad, 33 of New Castle, was then transported to the Christiana Hospital by Delaware State Police helicopter Trooper 4, where he was admitted with serious injuries.

Warrants are currently on file charging Eckenroad with the below listed offenses. The warrants will be executed upon his discharge from the hospital.

• Disregarding a Police Officers Signal
• Driving While Suspended
• Reckless Driving
• DUI Drugs
• Failure to have Insurance
• Fictitious Registration
• Unregistered Motor Vehicle
• Failure to Signal
• Driving the Wrong Way
• Failure to Stop at Red Light
• Failure to Stop at Stop Sign
• Speeding

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin

Released:121318 0745

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