Fatal Crash
Pedestrian Killed in Monday Night Crash on Whiteleysburg Road in Harrington

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July 13, 2026
Whiteleysburg Road
Harrington, Kent County, DE
Delaware
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Injuries reported
1 fatality
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A pedestrian died Monday night following a crash on Whiteleysburg Road in Harrington, according to the Delaware State Police.
The crash occurred in Kent County and resulted in one fatality, police said. Details about the vehicles involved and the events leading up to the crash have not been released.
Delaware State Police confirmed the death but have not identified the pedestrian. No additional information about injuries or the number of vehicles present at the scene has been made public.
The investigation into the crash remains active, and authorities have not indicated when further details might be released. Whiteleysburg Road may have experienced traffic disruption in the aftermath of the crash, though police have not specified the extent or duration of any closures.
This report will be updated as Delaware State Police release more information about the crash and the circumstances surrounding it.
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