Pedestrian killed in Dover crash, police investigating

DOVER, Del. – Dover Police are investigating a crash that claimed the life of a pedestrian Tuesday evening.

Police say the incident happened just after 7 p.m. in the area of North DuPont Highway, just north of Leipsic Road. Preliminary investigation revealed that the pedestrian, a 29-year-old woman, was crossing North DuPont Highway from the parking lot of Raceway Liquors. The pedestrian was reportedly not in a crosswalk and was wearing dark clothing. A 2004 Nissan Titan, being driven by a 17-year-old male, was driving northbound in the left lane when he allegedly hit the pedestrian. The driver continued driving northbound briefly before pulling into a parking lot to contact his parents and meet with police.

Police say at this time, no charges have been filed, but the crash remains under investigation.