Elderly Pedestrian Killed in Hit-and-Run in Milford

MILFORD, Del. – The Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian hit-and-run crash that occurred Monday night in Milford.

On Mar. 23 at 8:10 p.m., an unknown vehicle was traveling westbound on Milford-Harrington Highway east of Church Hill Road. Simultaneously, a pedestrian was walking westbound, possibly just inside the westbound lane of Milford-Harrington Highway. The investigation revealed that the unknown vehicle struck the pedestrian and left the scene in an unknown direction of travel.

The pedestrian, a 74-year-old man from Harrington, was taken to an area hospital where he died. His name is being withheld until his family is notified.

Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this crash or might have more information to contact Master Corporal W. Booth by calling (302) 698-8451. Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police(Opens in a new window.) or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers(Opens in a new window.) at 1-800-847-3333.