REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. — Just after 8:00 Monday morning, emergency crews were dispatched to the Walmart parking lot on Rehoboth Mall Boulevard. The response came following reports of a pedestrian struck near the store’s lawn and garden section.
The Rehoboth Beach Fire Company and Sussex County Paramedics responded to the scene. Upon arrival, first responders determined that the pedestrian had sustained fatal injuries and ordered all entrances to the parking lot closed.
Authorities have not yet released details surrounding the incident as they are currently investigating.
Motorists and shoppers in the area will experience delays.