The Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred last night in Wilmington that left one woman dead.
Officials said on December 5, 2024, at approximately 5:31 p.m., a 2021 Tesla Model 3 was traveling westbound on Governor Printz Boulevard near Downing Drive. At the same time, a pedestrian was walking in a northern direction as she was attempting to cross Governor Printz Boulevard from the area of Downing Drive.
As the pedestrian attempted to cross the roadway, she entered the Tesla’s path of travel, and was struck by the car. The location where the pedestrian was attempting to cross is not equipped with a marked crosswalk and it is dark with no streetlights in the immediate vicinity.
The pedestrian, a 58-year-old woman from Wilmington, was taken to an area hospital, where she was pronounced dead. Her name is being withheld until her family and relatives are notified.
The driver of the Tesla, a 31-year-old man from Claymont was not injured.
The roadway was closed for approximately 3 hours while the scene was investigated and cleared.
