Wilmington Man Dies in Pedestrian Crash: Authorities Investigate
WILMINGTON, DE — A pedestrian was fatally struck in Wilmington late Tuesday evening, prompting an ongoing investigation.
According to the Wilmington Police Department, the incident occurred around 8:15 p.m. on Route 202 near the intersection with Concord Pike. The victim, identified as a 37-year-old man, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Witnesses reported seeing a sedan traveling southbound when it collided with the pedestrian. Emergency responders from the Wilmington Fire Department provided medical aid, but the man succumbed to his injuries.
Authorities closed southbound lanes of Route 202 to conduct an investigation, with detours in place for several hours. The road was reopened around 11:30 p.m.
The driver remained at the scene and is cooperating with police. No charges have been filed at this time, and authorities are continuing to gather evidence.
Further details will be released as they become available.