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DOVER, DE - Delaware State Police are asking for the public’s assistance as they investigate a fatal hit-and-run crash in Dover Friday morning. 

According to police, an unknown car was driving north on South Dupont Highway just before 1:45 a.m. on August 16th, just south of POW/MIA Parkway. The car struck a pedestrian who was either on or near the shoulder of South Dupont Highway, according to police. The car then fled in an unknown direction, police say.

The victim, a 62-year-old man, died at the scene. On August 19th, police identified the victim as Michael Jose, 62, of Dover.

Delaware State Police continue to investigate the fatal crash and ask anyone with information to contact them at 302-698-8457.

 

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