Pedestrian dies after struck by vehicle in Bethany Beach
By BETHANY BEACH - Celeste Speer, 89, of Bethany Beach, died from injuries suffered when struck by a vehicle while walking in a parking lot Friday, authorities said.
Ms. Speer was walking in a parking space at Walgreens at 32979 Coastal Highway when a Hyundai Tucson vehicle turned in to the same parking space and struck her.
The incident occurred at approximately 10:15 a.m., Delaware State Police spokeswoman Sgt. India Sturgis said.
Ms. Speer was transported to an area hospital, where she died.
The vehicle driver, and 82-year-old Bowie, Maryland woman was not injured.
The parking lot of Walgreens was closed for approximately four hours while the scene was investigated and cleared.
The Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this collision to contact Sgt. J. Burns by calling 302-703-3269. 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.
