Troopers Update Fatal Accident That Closed Route 40

Troopers Update Fatal Accident That Closed Route 40

The Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred this morning in Newark that left one man dead. Officials said on July 4, 2025, at approximately 5:07 a.m., a 2020 white Jeep Grand Cherokee was traveling in the left westbound lane of Pulaski Highway, approaching Biddle Avenue. At the same time, a pedestrian, whose vehicle was disabled on the right shoulder of westbound Pulaski Highway, was attempting to cross the…