Fatal Crash
69-Year-Old Pedestrian Killed in Wilmington Crash
Incident record
October 11, 2026
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Wilmington, New Castle County, DE
Delaware
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Injuries reported
1 fatality
State Capitol Police
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A 69-year-old man died Friday afternoon after being struck in a pedestrian crash in Wilmington, Delaware, according to Delaware State Police.
Authorities said the crash occurred in New Castle County, though specific roadway details have not been released. The man succumbed to his injuries as a result of the collision, police said.
The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction unit has taken over the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash. No further information about the events leading up to the incident has been disclosed at this time.
Delaware State Police have not released the identity of the pedestrian, and no additional details about other individuals or vehicles involved have been made public.
This report will be updated as officials release more information.
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