State of Delaware Department of Safety and Homeland Security

 

Division of State Police

 

Superintendent Robert M. Coupe

Updated DSP News Release #1: Thursday, October 01, 2009- Fatal Pedestrian Crash on Route 273

 

Newark- Route 273 has been reopened in both directions.  Traffic is still heavy through the scene. 

 

An additional news release will be disseminated later today in reference to this case.

 

 

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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