Fatal Crash

Pedestrian Killed in Crash on I-95 Near Frawley in Wilmington

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

October 29, 2026

Time

8:15 p.m.

Roadway

I-95 at Frawley

Location

Wilmington, New Castle County, DE

State

Delaware

Vehicles

—

Injuries

Injuries reported

Fatalities

1 fatality

Agency

State Capitol Police

Report

Report body

A pedestrian died after being struck on Interstate 95 near Frawley in Wilmington on Thursday night, according to Delaware State Police.

Troopers said the crash occurred at approximately 8:15 p.m. on October 29, 2026, when the pedestrian was hit while on the highway. The person died as a result of injuries sustained in the crash, Delaware State Police reported.

No further details about the number of vehicles involved or additional injuries have been released. Delaware State Police said the incident remains under investigation, and no additional information about the circumstances leading up to the crash has been made public.

The stretch of I-95 near Frawley in New Castle County was the site of the fatal incident, though authorities have not indicated whether the roadway was closed or how traffic was affected in the aftermath.

This report will be updated as Delaware State Police release more information about the crash and its investigation.

Source: Reported by DE - Delaware State Police
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