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Elderly Cyclist Killed, Driver Flees Scene in Delaware
25 Jul
Summary
- A 73-year-old cyclist died in a hit-and-run incident.
- The crash occurred on July 24 near Seaford, Delaware.
- Police are searching for a vehicle with potential passenger side damage.
A tragic hit-and-run incident on July 24 resulted in the death of a 73-year-old cyclist near Seaford, Delaware. The victim was riding his bicycle east on Woodpecker Road, west of Butler Branch Road, when an unidentified vehicle traveling in the same direction struck him. The driver of the vehicle then fled the scene.
Emergency responders pronounced the bicyclist deceased at the scene. The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating the crash. They believe the suspect vehicle might have sustained damage to its passenger side, specifically near the turn signal. Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward to assist in their investigation.
