A tragic incident unfolded in the quiet hours of early Saturday morning in New Castle County when a woman lost her life in a car accident at Rittenhouse Park. The driver involved in the fatal crash is currently being sought by the police after fleeing the scene which left his female passenger dead, as NBC Philadelphia reported.
Just after 5 a.m., the sound of an argument drew local law enforcement to Rittenhouse Park on the 200 block of West Chestnut Hill Road in Newark, Delaware. Upon arrival, they encountered a Ford F150 pickup truck that had violently collided with a tree near the gravel roadway. According to the preliminary investigation, the vehicle, leaving the park at what police described as a high rate of speed, inexplicably veered off the road before the tragic impact, 6abc details.
While the specifics of the argument that preceded the accident are still unknown, what remains is the grim aftermath of a crash that has spurred an ongoing search for answers and the driver responsible. Police have stated that Rittenhouse Park will be inaccessible to cars until Monday due to the ongoing investigation, although it will remain open to pedestrians.
As the probe continues, authorities urge anyone with information to come forward and assist in bringing closure to this incident.
