NEWARK, DE – Delaware State Police have intensified their investigation into a hit-and-run incident involving a pedestrian in Newark that resulted in the pedestrian’s death last week.
The pedestrian, a 53-year-old man from Newark, was struck by an unidentified vehicle while crossing the Kingston Road intersection with East Chestnut Hill Road on April 16, 2024, at around 8:16 a.m. The vehicle, which was traveling westbound on East Chestnut Hill Road, made a right turn onto northbound Kingston Road and then fled the scene, failing to stop after the collision.
Following the crash, the pedestrian was rushed to a nearby hospital due to life-threatening injuries. However, on April 23, 2024, the victim succumbed to injuries sustained during the hit-and-run incident. Officials have decided not to disclose the victim’s identity until his family and relatives have been notified. The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit is actively investigating the collision and appealing to anyone who witnessed the incident to come forward with information. Authorities are urging potential witnesses to contact Master Corporal A. Hom at 302-365-8483.
The Delaware State Police also encourage individuals who have information about the case to get in touch with the Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.