Georgetown – The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit, at the request of the Georgetown Police Department, is investigating a fatal crash involving a pedestrian that occurred at approximately 9:08 p.m., Saturday, February 29, 2020, on US 113 in the area of Arrow Safety Road, according to Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin.
Austin said the initial investigation has determined that a 2014 Chevy Captiva, driven by a 75-year-old Millsboro man, was traveling southbound on US 113 in the right lane, approximately .2 miles north of Arrow Safety Rd. A 2013 Hyundai Elantra, driven by a 29-year-old E. Orange, NJ man, was southbound on US 113 in the left lane, trailing slightly behind the Chevy. A 21-year-old male pedestrian was attempting to cross the southbound lanes of US 113 in an easterly direction and proceeded directly into the path of the Chevy at which time he was struck. The pedestrian was then projected into the left lane of US 113 at which time he was struck by the Hyundai. Both vehicles came to a controlled stop and remained on scene. The pedestrian was pronounced deceased on scene, said Austin.
The investigation determined that the pedestrian was wearing all dark clothing, not utilizing a crosswalk and not carrying a light Identification is pending notification of next of kin.
Both drivers were properly restrained and were not injured as a result of the crash. Austin said neither speed nor impairment are contributing factors on their behalves.
Southbound US 113 was closed for approximately 3 hours while the scene was investigated and cleared.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Cpl. K. Argo of the Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit by calling 302-644-5020.
Correction: Initial reports that this incident involved a motorcycle were incorrect.