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Pedestrian Killed on Pleasant Valley Road in Newark, DE
Newark, DE (November 2, 2026) – A pedestrian was killed Sunday night after being struck by a car on Pleasant Valley Road near Coopers Drive, according to Delaware State Police.
Police said the man was walking northbound in the road with a bicycle at about 7:45 p.m. when a northbound Hyundai Tiburon struck him. The 35-year-old man, who lived in Newark, was pronounced dead at the scene. His name is being withheld until his family is notified.
The driver of the Hyundai, a 47-year-old Newark man, was not hurt, police said. The roadway was closed for about five hours while investigators worked the scene.
The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed the crash or has related video to call Sergeant J. Jefferson at (302) 365-8484. Information can also be sent to Delaware State Police through Facebook or reported to Delaware Crime Stoppers at (800) 847-3333.
Source: Delaware State Police, November 2, 2026.
What Should a Pedestrian Do After Being Hit by a Car in Newark, DE?
Call 911 right away so police and medics can respond, even if the person struck seems able to walk or talk. A doctor should check anyone involved for injuries that may not be obvious right after a crash. If you saw what happened in Newark, write down what you observed while it’s fresh, take photos of the scene if it’s safe to do so, and get the police report number before you leave. Be cautious about giving a recorded statement to an insurance company before you’ve had a chance to review the facts.
Murphy & Landon is a Wilmington law firm that represents people injured in pedestrian crashes in Newark and across Delaware. We do not represent insurance companies. If you have questions about a crash like this one, you can learn more about pedestrian accident cases or call 302-472-8100 for a free consultation.
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This report is based on information released by the source above at the time of writing and may be updated as investigators release more details. It is not legal advice. The photo used in this post was not taken at the scene of this crash.