One person dead in Georgetown hit-and-run collision
A hit-and-run crash in Georgetown left one person man dead Saturday, Delaware State Police said.
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One person dead in Georgetown hit-and-run collision
GEORGETOWN — A hit-and-run crash left one person dead Saturday, Delaware State Police said.
Authorities said the person was driving a Chevrolet HHR on Dupont Boulevard when it collided with a Chevrolet Silverado that failed to remain stopped at a red light at approximately 10:12 p.m. The HHR became fully engulfed in fire shortly after the collision, police said.
The driver of the HHR was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. His name is being withheld until his family and relatives are notified.
The driver and occupant of the Silverado fled the scene, police said.
A Dodge Ram also collided with the Silverado and police said the driver was uninjured.
Dupont Boulevard at the intersection of Wilson Road was closed for approximately three hours while the scene was investigated and the roadway was cleared.
Police asked anyone with information to contact Senior Cpl. Smith by calling 302-703-3267. 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.
