Just In: Pedestrian Reportedly Struck In Northern Delaware

Just after 12:00, Saturday afternoon rescue crews from the Claymont and Talleyville Fire Companies, New Castle County Paramedics, along with Delaware State Police were dispatched for reports of a motor vehicle accident.

As crews responded to the Intersection of Naamans Road and Foulk Road they learned that a pedestrian had possibly been struck and that passersby were performing life-saving measures. The first arriving crews reported that the patient was seriously injured.

The patient was transported to an area hospital with serious injuries.

Delaware State Police released a statement saying they are currently on the scene of a serious motor vehicle collision on Foulk Road at the intersection of Naamans Road. As a result, Foulk Road will be closed for an extended period. Motorists are urged to seek alternate routes of travel to avoid delays. This collision is in the early stages of the investigation. Additional details will be released once they become available.

This is a developing story.

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