On Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at 3:45 p.m., patrol officers with the New Castle County Division of Police responded to the 1600 block of Telegraph Road for a report of a pedestrian struck by a car, which then fled the scene according to police.
Upon arrival, officers located a 44-year-old female who had sustained injuries after being hit by a vehicle. She was transported to a local hospital, where she received treatment for non-life-threatening injuries.
The Traffic Services Unit was dispatched to the scene and has taken over the investigation. Preliminary findings indicate that the striking vehicle is possibly a navy/midnight blue or black, newer model SUV. Witnesses have suggested that it might be a Honda or Hyundai. The vehicle is reported to have a dent and multiple white scratches on the driver’s side, and it may be operated by an elderly individual police said.
Authorities are urging anyone who witnessed the incident or has information related to the investigation to contact Detective Corey Belk at [email protected] or (302) 395-8077.