New Castle police have identified the driver in a pedestrian crash that killed a man and briefly shut down part of Wilmington Road on Sunday evening. The collision happened near Wilmington Road and Edison Avenue, and the man who was hit was taken to St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, where he later died. Investigators say reconstruction teams worked the scene, and the inquiry remains active.
As detailed by the New Castle News, police identified the driver as 68-year-old Carl Nemeth. The outlet reported on Thursday, Feb. 26, that investigators named the New Castle resident after follow-up work on the case.
Crash timeline and official account
The crash occurred on Sunday at about 6:30 p.m. at Wilmington Road and Edison Avenue, and the victim was taken to St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, where he later died, according to CBS Pittsburgh. New Castle police requested help from the Pennsylvania State Police Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Specialists unit to document and reconstruct the scene.
Road closures and scene detail
Local broadcasters reported a stopped vehicle, scattered belongings, and barricade tape as crews worked the scene, and drivers were urged to steer clear while lanes stayed closed for several hours. Coverage noted that the shutdown backed up evening traffic near Edwards Plaza while investigators photographed and measured the site.
Why this update matters
Local outlets quickly covered the crash when it first happened and posted preliminary coverage the day after the collision. The New Castle News' identification of Nemeth is the first public naming of the driver tied to the case and marks a notable update in the reconstruction-led investigation.
The New Castle Police Department says the investigation is ongoing and that the assisting Pennsylvania State Police unit remains involved, and officials have not announced any charges. Anyone with information about the crash is asked to contact the New Castle Police Department.
