The Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal collision that occurred early this morning on I-495 in Wilmington that left one man dead.
Officials said on March 24, 2025, at approximately 4:57 a.m., a silver 2011 Ford Fusion was stopped in the center lane of I-495 northbound, just south of the exit for US Route 13. At the same time, a gray 2019 Jeep Comanche was traveling in the center lane of I-495 northbound, approaching the Ford.
Troopers said the preliminary investigation suggests that the Ford was disabled in the center lane, and the driver of the Ford was standing in front of it prior to the collision. As a result, the Jeep struck the rear of the Ford, which forced the Ford forward, where it struck the victim, and then the guardrail along the right shoulder. After the collision, the Jeep came to a stop in the left lane of I-495 northbound.
The driver of the Ford, a 35-year-old man from Darby, Pennsylvania, was pronounced dead at the scene. His name is being withheld until his family and relatives are notified.
The driver of the Jeep, a 34-year-old woman from Newark, was not injured.
The roadway was closed for approximately 4.5 hours while the investigators examined the scene and cleared the roadway.
Breaking Report
At approximately 5:13 a.m. Monday, emergency crews responded to a motor vehicle collision on I-495 northbound in the area of Route 13 in Wilmington. Initial reports from the scene indicated that a pedestrian was struck and killed.
Rescue units and law enforcement arrived to find a serious crash that had initially been described as involving multiple vehicles. Authorities have not yet confirmed whether any additional injuries occurred as a result of the incident.
As of this report, I-495 northbound remains closed and is expected to remain shut down for an extended period while investigators examine the scene. Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes and expect delays throughout the morning.
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