The Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred Saturday evening that left one man dead.
Officials said on August 31, 2024, at approximately 9:46 p.m., a black Volkswagen Passat was driving southbound in the right lane of North Dupont Highway, approaching the intersection of Hazeldell Avenue.
Initially, a pedestrian was walking on the right side of North Dupont Highway southbound, north of the intersection and crosswalk. The pedestrian began to cross eastward, from right to left, and entered the right lane of the North Dupont Highway southbound, into the path of the Passat police said. The Passat swerved but was unable to avoid hitting the pedestrian.
The pedestrian, a 61-year-old man from New Castle, Delaware, was pronounced dead at the scene. His name is being withheld until his family and relatives are notified.
The driver of the Passat, a 60-year-old woman from Bear, Delaware, was taken by ambulance to an area hospital for minor injuries.
The roadway was closed for approximately 5 hours while the scene was investigated and cleared.