Troopers Investigate Fatal Pedestrian Crash in Laurel

LAUREL, Del. – The Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred Saturday night in Laurel.

On Aug. 15, at 9:20 p.m., a Toyota Camry was traveling southbound, in the right lane of Sussex Highway, approaching Oasis Drive. At the same time, a pedestrian was walking westbound, in the right lane of southbound Sussex Highway when he was struck by the Toyota.

The pedestrian, identified 41-year-old Richard Housel of Laurel, was taken to an area hospital where he later died.

The driver of the Toyota, a 21-year-old man, also from Laurel, was not injured.

The roadway was closed for approximately three hours while the scene was investigated and cleared.

Investigators are asking anyone with video footage or information relevant to the crash 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(Opens in a new window.) or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers(Opens in a new window.) at (800) 847-3333.