Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian hit-and-run crash that occurred earlier this month near Felton.
On August 1, 2025, at approximately 9:19 p.m., a Ford Transit van was traveling westbound on Sandtown Road, approaching John Hurd Road. At the same time, a pedestrian was walking in the westbound lane of Sandtown Road, east of John Hurd Road. The preliminary investigation revealed that the Ford struck the pedestrian and continued westbound on Sandtown Road.
The pedestrian, identified as 24-year-old Evan Young from Centreville, Maryland, was taken to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries.
On August 2, 2025, as part of the ongoing investigation, troopers located the Ford Transit van and ultimately identified the driver as a 42-year-old man from Ellendale, Delaware.
On August 16, 2025, Young died as a result of his injuries.
The Delaware State Police Troop 3 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident and charges related to the crash are pending. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this crash or might have more information to contact Master Corporal J. Lane by calling (302) 698-8457. 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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