Fatal Hit-and-Run in Georgetown
GEORGETOWN, Del. – Delaware State Police is investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash in Georgetown that happened Saturday evening.
According to Police, around 10:12 pm February 3rd, a silver Chevrolet Silverado was traveling westbound on Wilson Road, approaching the Dupont Boulevard (US-113) intersection.
DSP say a maroon Chevrolet HHR was traveling northbound in the right lane of Dupont Boulevard approaching Wilson Road, while a red Dodge Ram was traveling in the left lane, a short distance behind the HHR.
The HHR and the Ram on Dupont Boulevard had the green light, but the Silverado drove through the red light on Wilson Road and entered the intersection.
The HHR’s front struck the left side of the Silverado. The Ram collided with the Silverado as it was rotating from the initial impact.
The HHR became fully engulfed in fire shortly after the collision, and the driver was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver’s name is being withheld until his family and relatives are notified.
The driver of the Ram, a 33-year-old man from Selbyville, Delaware, was not injured.
The driver and occupant of the Silverado fled the scene.
Dupont Boulevard at the intersection of Wilson Road was closed for approximately three hours while the scene was investigated and the roadway was cleared.
The Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this crash to contact Senior Corporal J. Smith by calling (302) 703-3267. Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1 (800) 847-3333.
