Delaware State Police are investigating a hit-and-run crash that claimed the life of a man early this morning.
Officials said on August 16, 2024, at approximately 1:40 a.m., an unknown vehicle was driving northbound on South Dupont Highway, just south of POW/MIA Parkway in Dover.
At the same time, a pedestrian was near or on the northbound shoulder of South Dupont Highway, south of POW/MIA Parkway. The investigation showed that the vehicle struck the pedestrian and fled the scene in an unknown direction.
The victim, 62-year-old Michael Jose of Dover,, was pronounced dead at the scene.
South Dupont Highway was closed for approximately 3 hours while the scene was investigated and cleared.