The Traffic Services Unit of the New Castle County Division of Police has launched an investigation into a fatal hit-and-run incident that occurred in the early hours of Thursday, January 9, 2025.
Officials said shortly after 4:00 a.m., patrol officers were dispatched to the unit block of Reads Way following reports of a person lying in the roadway. Upon arrival, officers discovered a 54-year-old male who had been struck by a vehicle. The vehicle involved fled the scene without stopping.
Emergency medical personnel transported the victim to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased. Authorities have not yet identified the driver or the vehicle involved in the incident…