State of Delaware Department of Safety and Homeland Security

 

Division of State Police

 

Superintendent Robert M. Coupe

DSP News Release: Thursday, October 01, 2009- Fatal Pedestrian Crash on Route 273

 

Location: Route 273 westbound in front of University Plaza , Newark, Delaware, New Castle County

 

Date of Occurrence: Thursday, October 01, 2009, at approximately 6:15 a.m.

 

Resume: Investigators from the Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit are currently on the scene of a fatal pedestrian crash.  The location is Route 273 westbound in front of University Plaza. 

 

Preliminary reports indicate this crash occurred in the roadway and involved a small SUV and a female pedestrian. 

 

Traffic is heavy at this time and motorists should seek alternative routes. 

 

An additional release will be forthcoming when details are known and confirmed. 

 

 

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