New Castle County, DE – Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian hit-and-run that occurred Sunday night, December 28, 2025, in Wilmington. The crash happened around 9:15 p.m. on East Lea Boulevard near Colony Boulevard, according to authorities.
Investigators say a vehicle traveling on East Lea Boulevard struck a pedestrian before fleeing the scene. The victim, identified only as a 40-year-old woman from Dallas, Texas, was taken to a nearby hospital, where she was later pronounced dead. Her name is being withheld pending family notification.
Police say the roadway was closed for about two hours while officers investigated. The direction of the suspect vehicle remains unknown, and authorities continue to gather surveillance footage from the area.
State Police are asking anyone who may have witnessed the crash or has dashcam footage from East Lea Boulevard near Colony Boulevard to contact Corporal K. Oakes at (302) 365-8483. Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333 or through a private message to the Delaware State Police Facebook page.
Officials emphasize that this remains an active and ongoing investigation.
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