Fatal Crash
73-Year-Old Man Killed in Seaford Hit-and-Run, Police Seek Vehicle
Incident record
July 25, 2026
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Seaford, Sussex County, DE
Delaware
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Injuries reported
1 fatality
State Capitol Police
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A 73-year-old man died after being struck in a hit-and-run crash in Seaford, Delaware, according to Delaware State Police. Investigators say the crash occurred on Friday, July 25, 2026.
Delaware State Police said the driver involved in the crash left the scene before troopers arrived. Authorities are now working to identify and locate the vehicle of interest connected to the incident.
The identity of the man who died has not been released. Details surrounding the exact location within Seaford and the circumstances leading up to the crash have not been disclosed by police.
Delaware State Police continue to investigate the fatal crash and are asking anyone with information about the vehicle involved to come forward. No further details about the vehicle's description have been made public at this time.
This report will be updated as officials release more information about the investigation.
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