The Delaware State Police recently disclosed the identity of the victim in a hit-and-run incident that resulted in a fatality. The collision occurred on Saturday morning in Milton, Delaware. According to the police report, the victim was Sylvester Person, a 67-year-old from Milford. Following the incident, authorities managed to arrest a suspect on charges of vehicular homicide.
Further details about the investigation were provided in a press release by the Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit. The unit is actively to continue the investigation and is seeking any witnesses to come forward. Senior Corporal J. Smith was mentioned as the contact person for any information related to the collision, with a direct call-out for witnesses to reach out at 302-703-3267.
The same press release stated that information could also be imparted through a private Facebook message directed at the Delaware State Police or by utilizing the Delaware Crime Stoppers service, which operates a toll-free hotline at 1-800-847-3333. The wide net cast by the authorities illustrates the significance of community cooperation in the aftermath of such tragic events.
For those affected by crime, sudden death, or if someone is in need of assistance after losing a loved one, the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit / Delaware Victim Center offers support. They operate 24 hours a day and can be reached through a toll-free hotline at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461), or via email at [email protected]. This underscores the state's commitment to offer continued support to individuals grappling with the effects of such incidents.
