LAUREL, Del. - The Delaware State Police say they are investigating after a man was struck and killed by a car in Laurel on Saturday, August 15.
They say it happened around 9:20 p.m. A Toyota Camry was traveling southbound on Sussex Highway approaching Oasis Drive. At the same time, a pedestrian was walking westbound across the roadway when he was struck by the Toyota.
The pedestrian, a 41-year-old man from Laurel, was taken to a hospital where he later died. Police say his name is not being released until his family can be notified.
According to police, the driver of the Toyota, a 21-year-old man from Laurel, was not injured in the crash. The roadway was closed for about 3 hours while the crash was investigated and the scene was cleared.
The crash is under active investigation. DSP asks anyone with video footage or relevant information to contact Master Corporal K. Argo at 302-703-3264.
