LAUREL - A 36-year-old Laurel male died Tuesday when struck by a vehicle while walking on Sussex Highway, Delaware State Police spokesperson Senior Cpl. Jason Hatchell said.
Police said the male, who did not have a light or any protective gear, was struck at approximately 9:45 p.m. while walking northbound in the left lane of the roadway, police said. Police said the motorist did not see the pedestrian in the roadway.
The male was pronounced dead at the scene.
No other vehicles were involved in the incident, and no other injuries were reported. Sussex Highway was closed in both directions for approximately four hours while the collision was investigated, and the roadway cleared.
The Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this collision to please contact Senior Cpl. Albert by calling 302-703-3266. Information may also be provided by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or online at delaware.crimestoppersweb.com.
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