Bethel, DE – A Seaford woman was struck and killed in a hit-and-run crash in Bethel, Delaware, prompting a full investigation by state police.
According to Delaware State Police, troopers responded to the 8000 block of Bethel Road around 6:15 a.m. Monday, where they discovered a woman deceased along the roadside. Preliminary findings indicate the crash occurred Sunday at approximately 8:51 p.m. when an unknown vehicle was traveling eastbound on Bethel Road near O’Neal’s Road.
Police say a pedestrian entered the eastbound lane from the north side of the road and was allegedly struck by the vehicle, which then fled the scene traveling east. The victim, a 78-year-old woman from Seaford, was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities are withholding her identity pending family notification.
The roadway remained closed for five hours Monday morning while the Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit investigated.
Authorities are urging any witnesses or individuals with relevant information to contact Master Corporal R. Albert at (302) 703-3266. Tips may also be shared via Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or through Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.
Support services are available through the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit and the Delaware Victim Center for those affected by the incident.
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