State Police Investigating Fatal Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Crash

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 9:22 AM

Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run pedestrian crash that occurred early this morning in Wilmington. On December 6, 2025, at approximately 1:00 a.m., troopers were dispatched to New […] The post State Police Investigating Fatal Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Crash appeared first on Delaware State Police - State of Delaware. The post State Police Investigating Fatal Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Crash appeared first on TV Delmarva Channel 33.

Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run pedestrian crash that occurred early this morning in Wilmington.

On December 6, 2025, at approximately 1:00 a.m., troopers were dispatched to New Linden Hill Road, east of Pike Creek Boulevard, for a reported welfare check after several motorists saw a man in the travel lanes. Callers reported that he was intermittently lying and sitting in the roadway. The circumstances surrounding why he was in the roadway remain under investigation.

Shortly after the initial 911 calls, an unknown vehicle traveling eastbound on New Linden Hill Road struck the man and fled the scene. At this time, there is no available description of the fleeing vehicle. Troopers are working to determine the make and model of the vehicle involved.

The pedestrian, a 42-year-old man from Bear, Delaware, was pronounced dead at the scene. His name is being withheld until his family is notified.

The roadway was closed for approximately 3 hours while members of the Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit investigated and cleared the roadway.

The investigation is ongoing. Troopers ask anyone who witnessed the crash, has surveillance or dash-camera footage, or has relevant information about the vehicle involved to contact Master Corporal R. Kunicki at (302) 365-8417. Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of a crime or have lost a loved one to a sudden death and need assistance, the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit / Delaware Victim Center is available to offer you support and resources 24 hours a day through a toll-free hotline at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461). You may also email the Victim Services Unit at DSP_VictimServicesMail@delaware.gov.

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