State of Delaware Department of Safety and Homeland Security

 

Division of State Police

 

Superintendent Robert M. Coupe

DSP News Release: Pedestrian Struck and Killed

 

Location: U S 40 at Rickey Blvd, Bear, DE

 

Date of Occurrence: Monday, November 02, 2009 at 5:30 p.m.

 

Victim:  Unknown male teen

 

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Up Dated Information

November 3rd 2009 at 1130 a.m.

 

Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal crash involving a pedestrian.

 

As of this hour the preliminary investigation reveals that Karen Davis, 50, of Newark, was driving a 2000 Dodge Neon westbound on US 40 in the area of Rickey Blvd when a male was attempting to cross the westbound lanes.

 

The pedestrian was take to Christiana Hospital where he later died as a result of his injuries. Troopers are still trying to identify the individual who was killed last evening.

 

Anyone who may have any information is asked to call 302-834-220 ext 287.

 

Original Release to follow:

 

Delaware State Police are investigating a crash involving a pedestrian. The crash occurred this evening when a male pedestrian appeared to be crossing the westbound lanes of U S 40 when he was struck by a vehicle.

 

The pedestrian was killed as a result of the collision. The investigation is ongoing and troopers are attempting to identify the victim.

 

More information will be released as it becomes available.

 

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