Delaware State Police are looking into a deadly crash that happened late Monday night on Whiteleysburg Road in Harrington.
Around 10:45 p.m. on July 13, 2026, a Chevrolet Silverado was headed westbound near the 1500 block of Whiteleysburg Road when, according to a preliminary investigation, a pedestrian was found lying in the road. The driver of the Silverado was unable to stop in time and struck the man.
The pedestrian, identified as a 62-year-old man from Harrington, Delaware, was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. Authorities are withholding his name until his next of kin can be reached.
The 17-year-old driver from Milton, Delaware, walked away from the crash without injury.
Whiteleysburg Road remained closed for roughly three hours as troopers investigated and cleared the scene.
The Delaware State Police Troop 3 Collision Reconstruction Unit is continuing its investigation. Anyone with information is urged to reach out to Sergeant M. Long at (302) 698-8518. Tips can also be submitted through a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.
Anyone who has been affected by a violent crime or the sudden loss of a loved one can reach the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit and the Delaware Victim Center around the clock by calling 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461). You may also contact the Victim Services Unit by email at [email protected].
