Child, 3, Killed In Tragic Accident Thursday

The Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal crash involving a 3-year-old bicyclist in Seaford.

Officials said on August 15, 2024, at approximately 7:45 p.m., a Toyota Tacoma was traveling westbound on a gravel road between North Parkway Road and South Parkway Road in the community of Mobile Gardens. At the same time, a 3-year-old child was riding a bicycle in the middle of North Parkway Road.

Troopers said that the Tacoma turned southbound on North Parkway Road, and the front of the Tacoma hit the child according to their investigation.

The 3-year-old child from Seaford, was taken to an area hospital by family members where they died. Their name is being withheld until their family is notified. The driver of the Tacoma, a 56-year-old woman from Seaford, was not injured.

North Parkway Road was closed for approximately 4 hours while the scene was investigated and cleared.