Incident Number: 50-23-40135
Date/Time: Tuesday, December 5th, 2023 at 9:35 p.m.
Location: North DuPont Highway and Kings Highway NE Dover, DE
Contact: Dover Police Department Public Information Officer Master Corporal Ryan Schmid
Email: Ryan.Schmid@cj.state.de.us
Narrative: The Dover Police Department is investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision that left a 57-year-old Dover man dead Tuesday night. At approximately 9:35 p.m., Dover Police received a call for a crash involving involving a pedestrian in the area of North DuPont Highway and Kings Highway NE. Officers responded to the area and located the 57-year-old victim and began to render aid. The victim was transported to Bayhealth Kent Campus for treatment, however he was later pronounced deceased as a result of his injuries.
The ensuing investigation revealed that a 2014 Ford Focus, operated by a 82-year-old male from Dover, DE, was traveling Southbound on North DuPont Highway approaching Kings Highway NE. At the same time, the victim was crossing the roadway south of the intersection heading west. As the vehicle crossed over Kings Highway NE, the victim continued to cross North DuPont Highway on foot. At this time, the vehicle struck the victim. The victim was not wearing any reflective material. The driver of the vehicle was not injured. The victim’s identity is being withheld pending notification of his family.
The Dover Police Department is still evaluating the facts of this case and requests that anyone with information contact Dover Police Department at (302) 736- 7130.
If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of crime or have lost a loved one to a sudden death and are in need of assistance, the Dover Police Victim Services Unit is available to provide help and guidance. You can contact the Victim Services Unit at 302-736-7134 or by email at Casey.Wilson@cj.state.de.us
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