Delaware State Police have released the name of the pedestrian who was killed in Wednesday evening’s deadly crash in New Castle. Authorities identified the victim as William Thomas Jr., a 71-year-old New Castle resident.
The fatal accident remains under active investigation by Delaware State Police Troop 2’s Collision Reconstruction Unit. Authorities are seeking help from the public and are asking anyone who saw the crash happen or has video footage to reach out to Sergeant J. Jefferson at (302) 365-8484. Tips can also be submitted through a private message to the Delaware State Police Facebook page or by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.
Support services are available for those affected by this tragedy. The Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit and Delaware Victim Center provide around-the-clock assistance to crime victims, witnesses, and families dealing with sudden loss. Their toll-free helpline operates 24/7 at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461), and they can also be reached via email at [email protected].
