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Teen Struck And Killed In Trying To Cross I-95

October 30, 2026 · By First State Update News Room

The Delaware State Police is investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred Thursday night in Wilmington.

On October 29, 2026, at approximately 8:15 p.m., troopers responded to I-95 near Frawley Stadium in Wilmington after 9-1-1 received several calls with concerns about a man walking along I-95. As troopers arrived in the area, the pedestrian was seen attempting to run across the northbound lanes of I-95 where he was struck by a GMC Canyon.

The pedestrian, a 19-year-old man from Pottstown, Pennsylvania, was taken to an area hospital where he died. His name is being withheld until his family is notified.

The driver of the GMC, a 59-year-old man from Wilmington, Delaware, was not injured.

The roadway was closed for approximately 3 hours while the scene was investigated and cleared.

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