New Castle, DE – Delaware State Police have identified 61-year-old Philip Phipps, of New Castle, as the victim of a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred on August 31, 2024. The incident happened in New Castle, prompting an ongoing investigation by the Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit.
Troopers continue to gather evidence and are urging anyone who witnessed the collision to come forward. According to Delaware State Police, Master Corporal J. Forester is leading the investigation. Witnesses can contact him directly at 302-365-8485.
The Delaware State Police also encourage anyone with information to reach out via a private Facebook message or by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.
For those impacted by this tragic event, the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit is available to provide support. They offer resources through a 24-hour toll-free hotline at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461). You may also contact the Victim Services Unit by email at DSP_VictimServicesMail@delaware.gov.
The investigation remains active as authorities seek to understand the circumstances that led to this tragic incident.
