Pedestrian killed in Laurel crash

LAUREL, Del. – Delaware State Police say a pedestrian was killed in a crash Tuesday night in Laurel.

At around 9:45 p.m., police say a 2011 Chevrolet Malibu was traveling northbound in the left lane of Route 13, just south of Chipmans Lane. At the same time, a 36-year-old man was a pedestrian in the northbound left lane of Route 13. The driver of the Malibu, a 17-year-old female, reportedly did not see the pedestrian in the roadway, and subsequently hit the pedestrian.

Police say the pedestrian did not have a light or any reflective gear and was pronounced dead at the scene. Identification is pending notification of next of kin.

No other vehicles were involved, and no other injuries were reported.

Update:

The Victim killed in the Crash has now been identified by Delaware State Police as 36-year-old Terrence Deshields of Laurel.