GEORGETOWN, Del.- The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal crash involving a pedestrian that occurred Saturday night on US 113 in the area of Arrow Safety Road in Georgetown.
The initial investigation has determined that shortly after 9 p.m. a Chevy Captiva, driven by a 75-year-olld Millsboro man, was traveling southbound on US 113 in the right lane, approximately .2 miles north of Arrow Safety Road. Meantime, a Hyundai Elantra, driven by a 29-year-old East Orange, N.J., man, was southbound on US 113 in the left lane, trailing slightly behind the Chevy. Investigators said that is when a 21-year-old man was attempting to cross the southbound lanes of US 113 in an easterly direction and proceeded directly into the path of the Chevy at which time he was struck. The pedestrian was then projected into the left lane of US 113 at which time he was struck by the Hyundai. Both vehicles came to a stop and remained on scene. The pedestrian was pronounced deceased on scene.
The investigation determined that the pedestrian was wearing all dark clothing, not utilizing a crosswalk and not carrying a light. Impairment is undetermined at this time. Identification is pending notification of next of kin.
Both drivers were properly restrained and were not injured as a result of the crash. Neither speed nor impairment are contributing factors on their behalves.
Southbound US 113 was closed for approximately three hours while the scene was investigated and cleared.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Cpl. K. Argo of the Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit by calling 302-644-5020.
Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via the internet at http://www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com
