MILFORD, Del. – A public statement posted by the Milford Police Department on Facebook reports that officers are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred Friday afternoon, November 14, on North DuPont Boulevard in the area south of North Street Extended. Police stated that units were dispatched at approximately 2:15 p.m. for a reported motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian. Responding officers and EMS found a 55 year old woman on the shoulder of the roadway and began lifesaving efforts at the scene. She was taken to a hospital, where she was pronounced dead. Her identity has not been released as police notify family members.
According to the information released, the scene involved police personnel and emergency medical services working along the highway at the crash location. No further details regarding the striking vehicle or driver were provided in the initial report. The investigation remains active. Witnesses or anyone with information is asked to contact PFC H. Simpson at 302 422 8081. Tips may also be submitted through Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1 800 847 3333 or online at MilfordPoliceDE.org/leave-a-tip.htm, and tipsters may remain anonymous.
