Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred Thursday evening in Wilmington.
On September 18, 2025, at approximately 6:30 p.m., a Nissan Sentra was traveling westbound in the left lane of West Newport Pike, approaching Rothwell Drive. At the same time, a pedestrian began crossing West Newport Pike from south to north and entered the westbound left lane, just east of Rothwell Drive. As the Sentra entered the intersection, it struck the pedestrian believed to be in the crosswalk. Witnesses reported the traffic light was green when the Sentra entered the intersection.
The pedestrian, a 64-year-old man from Mexico, was pronounced dead at the scene. His name is being withheld until his family is notified.
The driver of the Sentra, a 73-year-old woman from Wilmington, Delaware, was not injured.
West Newport Pike at Rothwell Drive was closed for approximately three hours while members of the Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit investigated and cleared the roadway.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone who witnessed the crash or has relevant information is asked to contact Corporal D. McKenna at (302) 365-8486. 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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