NEW CASTLE, DE – The Delaware State Police are investigating after a pedestrian was struck and killed by a passing vehicle on South Dupont Parkway early Saturday morning.
According to police, at approximately 5:43 a.m., a black 2011 Toyota Camry was traveling northbound on South Dupont Highway approaching exit # 156 in New Castle.
“At the same time, a pedestrian was walking southbound on South Dupont Highway and began crossing the roadway directly in the path of the Camry. As a result, the Toyota struck the pedestrian on the highway,” the Delaware State Police said in a statement. “The subject was then struck by a second vehicle, a black 2013 Cadillac XTS, which had been traveling northbound behind the Camry.”
The victim was identified as a 74-year-old Wilmington man. He was pronounced dead at the scene. At this time, police have not issued any citations to the driers, citing instead the lack of light and dark clothing worn by the victim.