Fatal Crash
Pedestrian Killed in Saturday Night Crash in Laurel, Delaware
By Nationwide Report Staff
Incident record
Incident record
Date
August 15, 2026
Time
9:20 p.m.
Roadway
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Location
Laurel, Sussex County, DE
State
Delaware
Vehicles
1
Injuries
Injuries reported
Fatalities
1 fatality
Agency
State Capitol Police
Report
Report body
A pedestrian died Saturday night after being struck by a vehicle in Laurel, Delaware, according to Delaware State Police.
The crash happened at approximately 9:20 p.m. on August 15, 2026, when a Toyota Camry traveling southbound struck the pedestrian, police said. The pedestrian was pronounced dead as a result of injuries sustained in the collision.
Delaware State Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash. No additional details about the driver or the exact roadway location have been released at this time.
This report will be updated as officials release more information.
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