The Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred on Thursday afternoon in Lewes that left one woman dead.
Officials said on January 30, 2025, at approximately 3:22 p.m., a black 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee was traveling southbound in the parking lot of the Weis Markets located at 17232 North Village Main Boulevard in Lewes.
At the same time, a pedestrian was walking westbound in the same parking lot and crossing the lane of travel in front of the Jeep. For reasons under investigation, as the pedestrian was crossing the travel lane, the Jeep continued southbound and struck the pedestrian.
The pedestrian, a 63-year-old woman from Milton was taken to an area hospital by ambulance, where she later died. Her name is being withheld until her family is notified.
The driver of the Jeep, an 86-year-old man from Lewes was not injured.