Delaware State Police are conducting a fatal crash investigation following a deadly pedestrian incident that took place Wednesday morning in Wilmington.
According to authorities, the crash happened around 10:00 a.m. on June 24, 2026, at the intersection of northbound Brookside Drive and North Maryland Avenue. A Peterbilt dump truck was sitting at a red light on northbound Brookside Drive when a pedestrian began walking westbound along the sidewalk on the eastbound side of North Maryland Avenue, heading toward the intersection.
When the traffic light changed to green, the Peterbilt driver began executing a left turn onto westbound North Maryland Avenue. During that turn, the pedestrian crossed into the truck’s path and was struck by the front end of the vehicle.
The pedestrian, a 57-year-old man from Wilmington, was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities are withholding his identity until his next of kin have been notified. The truck’s driver, a 47-year-old man from Smyrna, Delaware, was not hurt in the incident.
The road was shut down for roughly two and a half hours as investigators worked to document and clear the scene. The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is continuing its investigation into the crash.
Anyone who witnessed the collision or has video of the incident is urged to reach out to Trooper First Class T. Carnevale at (302) 464-3329. 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.
If you or someone you know has been affected by a violent crime or sudden loss and needs support, the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit and Delaware Victim Center offer assistance around the clock through a toll-free hotline at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461). You may also reach the Victim Services Unit by email at [email protected].
