Clayton, DE – Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred Monday morning in the town of Clayton, authorities confirmed.
According to the Delaware State Police, troopers responded to the scene along a roadway in the Clayton area after receiving reports of a pedestrian being struck by a vehicle. The victim, whose identity has not yet been released, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Investigators said the driver involved remained at the scene and is cooperating with authorities. The crash prompted partial lane closures as troopers conducted an on-site reconstruction and collected evidence.
The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is leading the investigation, and details about the circumstances leading up to the crash are still being reviewed. Officials have not yet stated whether speed or impairment were factors.
Residents in the area experienced temporary delays as the section of road was closed for several hours while crews cleared the scene. Police are asking any witnesses who may have information to contact Troop 3 or submit tips anonymously through Delaware Crime Stoppers.
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