The Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal collision involving a pedestrian that occurred last night in Wilmington.
Officials said on February 10, 2023, at approximately 9:17 p.m., a blue 2017 Honda Accord was traveling southbound on Marsh Road approaching the intersection at Silverside Road. At the same time, a pedestrian was crossing Marsh Road walking from west to east. For unknown reasons, the pedestrian walked directly into the path of the Accord, which led to him being fatally struck in the area of Branmar Plaza police said.
The pedestrian, a 43-year-old man from Wilmington, Delaware, was not walking on a crosswalk or using a flashlight according to police. He was taken to a nearby hospital for serious injuries, however, he died later in the evening. Identification of the victim is pending notification to his family and relatives. The driver of the Accord, a 58-year-old man from Wilmington, Delaware, was wearing his seatbelt and was not injured.
No other cars were involved in this incident. The roadway was closed for approximately three hours while the scene was investigated and cleared.
The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this collision to please contact Master Corporal J. Forester by calling 302-365-8485.