The Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred early this morning in Dover that left one man dead.
On June 10, 2025, at approximately 2:21 a.m., a Jeep Cherokee was traveling northbound, in the right lane, on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway (State Route 1) approaching White Oak Road. At the same time, a pedestrian wearing dark, non-reflective clothing, and not carrying a light, was in the Jeep’s path of travel on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. Subsequently, the pedestrian was struck by the Jeep in the right northbound lane of the highway.
The pedestrian, a 39-year-old man from Dover, Delaware, was pronounced dead at the scene. His name is being withheld until his family is notified.
The driver of the Jeep, a 63-year-old man from Berlin, Maryland, was not injured.
The roadway was closed for approximately 3 1/2 hours while the scene was investigated and cleared.
The Delaware State Police Troop 3 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues investigating this incident. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this crash to contact Master Corporal W. Booth by calling (302) 698-8451. 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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