The Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred last night in New Castle that left one woman dead.
On June 25, 2025, at approximately 10:36 p.m., a 2012 white Nissan Altima was traveling in the left southbound lane of South Dupont Highway, in the area of 3rd Avenue. At the same time, a pedestrian, who was not wearing reflective clothing or carrying a light, was in the Nissan’s path of travel in the left southbound lane of the highway, just north of the pedestrian crosswalk. Subsequently, the pedestrian was struck by the Nissan.
The pedestrian, a 50-year-old woman from Annapolis, Maryland, was pronounced dead at the scene. Her name is being withheld until her family and relatives are notified.
The driver of the Nissan, a 20-year-old woman from New Castle, Delaware, was not injured.
The roadway was partially closed for approximately 2.5 hours while the scene was investigated and cleared.
The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this collision to please contact Master Corporal R. Kunicki by calling 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 you 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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