State Police Investigating Fatal Pedestrian Crash in Seaford

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 2:08 PM

Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred Tuesday night in Seaford. On December 2, 2025, at approximately 10:10 p.m., a Toyota 4Runner was traveling in the […] The post State Police Investigating Fatal Pedestrian Crash in Seaford appeared first on Delaware State Police - State of Delaware. The post State Police Investigating Fatal Pedestrian Crash in Seaford appeared first on TV Delmarva Channel 33.

Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred Tuesday night in Seaford.

On December 2, 2025, at approximately 10:10 p.m., a Toyota 4Runner was traveling in the right lane of Sussex Highway south of Brickyard Road. At the same time, a pedestrian, wearing dark clothing and not carrying a flashlight, was attempting to cross Sussex Highway southbound from the center grass median. The pedestrian crossed in the path of the Toyota and was struck in the right lane of Sussex Highway. The preliminary investigation revealed the pedestrian’s car had run out of gas along the northbound median of Sussex Highway.

The pedestrian, a 66-year-old man from Seaford, Delaware, was pronounced dead at the scene. His name is being withheld until his family is notified.

The driver of the Toyota, an 18-year-0ld man from Laurel, Delaware, was not injured.

Sussex Highway southbound was closed for approximately 3 hours while the scene was investigated and cleared.

The Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this crash. Troopers ask anyone who witnessed the crash or has relevant information to contact Master Corporal K. Argo at (302) 703-3264. Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of a crime or have lost a loved one to a sudden death and need assistance, the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit / Delaware Victim Center is available to offer you support and resources 24 hours a day through a toll-free hotline at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461). You may also email the Victim Services Unit at DSP_VictimServicesMail@delaware.gov.

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