The Delaware State Police is investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred Monday afternoon in New Castle.
On July 20, 2026, at approximately 2:50 p.m., a Nissan Titan was traveling westbound on Christiana Road, approaching the intersection with Pleasant Place. At the same time, a pedestrian using a wheelchair was crossing Christiana Road within the crosswalk from Pleasant Place toward Scottie Lane. The preliminary investigation revealed the Nissan had a green light signal when the pedestrian entered its path and was struck police said.
The pedestrian, identified as 63-year-old William Collins, from New Castle, Delaware, was taken to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries. On July 21, 2026, he died as a result of the injuries sustained in the crash.
The Nissan’s driver, a 39-year-old man from Newark, Delaware, was not injured.
The roadway was closed for approximately four hours while the scene was investigated and cleared.