Newark, DE (October 19, 2022) – Police in the Newark area responded to the scene of a fatal accident involving a pedestrian on Tuesday night, October 18th. The crash took place on Ott’s Chapel Road near West Chestnut Hill Road.
According to a report from the Delaware State Police, an SUV was traveling northbound on Ott’s Chapel when the driver made a left turn onto West Chestnut Hill. As the driver turned, they struck a pedestrian that had entered the westbound lanes of the roadway. The SUV driver tried to swerve but struck the pedestrian. The pedestrian, a 67-year-old Newark man, was rushed to a local hospital where he ultimately succumbed to his injuries. His identity has not been released pending next-of-kin notification.
The driver of the SUV was not injured in the accident. Police are still investigating the collision. It is not clear if any charges are expected to be filed.
No further information is available at this time.
Our most sincere condolences go out to the victim’s family in the aftermath of this fatal pedestrian accident in Newark.
Delaware Pedestrian Accidents 
Pedestrian accidents happen each day across Delaware. While they are not as frequent as other types of crashes, including vehicle accidents, they are usually more severe. The outcome of a pedestrian accident is most likely to include serious injuries and can even result in death. As a group, pedestrians are among the most vulnerable accident victims because they have no protection from the force and impact of a collision. To make matters worse, many Delaware pedestrian accidents take place because of a negligent driver. These drivers fail to obey traffic laws or may act in some other careless way that leads to a collision.
If you or a loved one have been affected by a pedestrian accident in Delaware, you could have a legal remedy. If the crash was at least partially caused by the other driver, it is important to speak with an attorney in order to understand your rights. Under Delaware law, victims or their families may be able to bring a claim for recovery of damages. This includes the right to receive reimbursement for medical bills, lost wages, and more. While no amount of money can ultimately replace what you have lost in the accident, it can help to offset many of the unexpected expenses that you are suddenly facing following a serious accident.
Here at Murphy & Landon, our Delaware pedestrian accident attorneys can take certain steps to protect you in the aftermath of an accident. We have many years of experience helping injured victims and families. We carefully guide our clients through the legal process to ensure that they receive the compensation that they deserve.
Our team is standing by to take your call at any time. Our consultations are always free for all potential and prospective clients. At that time, we will fully explore all of your available options. To schedule your time to talk to a pedestrian accident lawyer in Newark, please contact us at the link on our website or give us a call at (302) 472-8100.
Note: Our law firm utilizes secondary sources to create this post. The facts surrounding this specific accident have not been independently verified. Contact Murphy & Landon if you locate any inaccurate information. We will update the post right away to reflect the most accurate information available.
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