Fatal Crash
Pedestrian Killed in Saturday Night Crash in Laurel, Delaware
Incident record
August 17, 2026
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Laurel, Sussex County, DE
Delaware
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Injuries reported
1 fatality
State Capitol Police
Moderate drizzle · 73°F · 0.02 in precip · 7 mph wind
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A pedestrian died following a crash in Laurel, Delaware, that occurred Saturday night, according to the Delaware State Police.
The collision resulted in one fatality, police said. Delaware State Police have not yet released the identity of the victim pending notification of family.
A light drizzle was falling in the area at the time of the crash, according to weather data.
Delaware State Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash. No additional details regarding the number of vehicles involved or contributing factors have been released.
This report will be updated as officials release more information.
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