Incident Number: 50-25-30258
Date/Time: Tuesday, August 19th, 2025, at 8:46 p.m.
Location: Salisbury Road and Clara Street EXT
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 crash that resulted in the death of a 44-year-old Dover man. The investigation began at 8:46 p.m., when Dover Police received a call for a vehicle that had struck a pedestrian on Salisbury Road in the area of Clara Street EXT. Officers responded and located the victim, a 44-year-old Male of Dover. The victim was transported to Bayhealth Kent Campus for treatment. Sadly, he died as a result of the injuries sustained during the crash.
The ensuing investigation revealed that a 2019 Chevrolet Equinox was traveling southbound on Salisbury Road in the area of Clara Street EXT. At the same time, the victim was walking in the roadway, and the collision occurred. A second, currently unknown, vehicle struck the victim and failed to stop.
The victim’s identity is being withheld pending family notifications. No charges have been filed at this time. Anyone with information related to this crash should contact PFC Chase Strickland at 302-736-7111.
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 Casey.Wilson@cj.state.de.us
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