Aug. 17, 2026, 11:10 a.m. ET
Laurel, DE – A pedestrian was struck and killed on Sussex Highway (Route 13) near Oasis Drive on August 15 at 9:20 p.m.
According to Delaware State Police, 41-year-old Richard Housel was walking west in the right lane of southbound Sussex Highway when he was hit by a Toyota Camry. The vehicle was traveling in the same direction as Housel.
Emergency services responded to the scene, but Housel was pronounced dead shortly after the incident. The driver of the Toyota remained at the scene and cooperated with authorities.
Authorities said the investigation is ongoing, and they have not released any additional details regarding potential charges. Sussex Highway was closed for several hours during the investigation, but has since reopened to traffic.