The Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred Wednesday night in New Castle that left one woman dead.
Officials said on June 25, 2025, at approximately 10:36 p.m., a 2012 white Nissan Altima was traveling in the left southbound lane of South Dupont Highway, in the area of 3rd Avenue. At the same time, a pedestrian, who was not wearing reflective clothing or carrying a light, was in the Nissan’s path of travel in the left southbound lane of the highway, just north of the pedestrian crosswalk police said. Subsequently, the pedestrian was struck by the Nissan.
The pedestrian, a 50-year-old woman from Annapolis, Maryland, was pronounced dead at the scene. Her name is being withheld until her family and relatives are notified.
The driver of the Nissan, a 20-year-old woman from New Castle, Delaware, was not injured.
The roadway was partially closed for approximately 2.5 hours while the scene was investigated and cleared.
