In Dover, a fatal hit-and-run crash is currently under investigation by Delaware State Police. Tragedy struck when an unidentified vehicle collided with a pedestrian in the early hours of the morning.
According to the official report, it was around 1:40 a.m. when a vehicle, driving northbound on South Dupont Highway just south of POW/MIA Parkway, fatally struck a pedestrian. The driver then fled the scene quickly, direction unknown. The police are now seeking to helpfully interview witnesses who might have information relevant to the incident.
The victim, a 62-year-old man from the local Dover area, was pronounced dead at the scene, his life abruptly ended on the roadside. The authorities have withheld his identity to first inform family of the tragic event. This protocol underscores the grim reality that behind the statistics and ongoing investigations, there are human lives irreversibly impacted.
Following the incident, South Dupont Highway was closed for approximately 3 hours, disrupting the usual flow of traffic to allow for proper investigation and clearing of the scene. Officials urge anyone who may have seen something to bravely to come forward and assist in the ongoing investigation.
