Pedestrian Killed While Trying to Cross Sussex Highway

SEAFORD, Del. – The Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred on Tuesday night.

At 10:10 p.m. on Dec. 2, police responded to a portion of Sussex Highway near Brickyard Road. A Toyota 4Runner was reportedly traveling in the right lane, when a pedestrian, wearing dark clothing and not carrying a flashlight, attempted to cross the highway from the center grass median. The pedestrian crossed in the path of the Toyota and was subsequently struck by the vehicle.

Police say their preliminary investigation revealed the pedestrian’s car had run out of gas along the northbound median of Sussex Highway.

The pedestrian, a 66-year-old man from Seaford, was pronounced dead at the scene. His name is being withheld until his family is notified.

The driver of the Toyota, an 18-year-old man from Laurel, was not injured.

Authorities continue to investigate this crash. Troopers ask anyone who witnessed the crash or has relevant information to contact Master Corporal K. Argo at (302) 703-3264. 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.