Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred Friday evening in New Castle.
Officials said on January 23, 2026, at approximately 6:10 p.m., a Toyota Tundra was traveling southbound in the left center lane of South Dupont Highway south of Christiana Road. At the same time, a pedestrian began crossing into the southbound lanes from the Wawa located at 117 South Dupont Highway. The pedestrian crossed in the path of the Toyota and was struck in the left center lane. The preliminary investigation revealed the pedestrian, identified as 64-year-old David Wilmore of Middletown, Delaware, had shoplifted from the Wawa and was crossing in a prohibited area with a fence line in the median to discourage pedestrians from crossing, police said.
Wilmore was pronounced dead at the scene. His name is being withheld until his family is notified…