New Castle, DE (February 16, 2023) – Troopers with the Delaware State Police were at the scene of a fatal hit-and-run collision in New Castle. The crash happened on Wednesday, February 15th, around 9:40 p.m. at the intersection of South Dupont Highway and 2nd Avenue.
According to a report from authorities, a gray 2020 Kawasaki ZX-9R was traveling southbound on South Dupont. The motorcycle entered the intersection at a green light. At the same time, a blue 2021 Mazda CX-5 was traveling northbound on South Dupont. The Mazda went around a car that was stopped at the red light and entered the intersection against the red light in its direction of travel. The Mazda and the Kawasaki collided at the intersection, throwing the motorcyclist from his bike.
The driver of the Mazda fled the scene on foot and was last spotted walking southbound on Dupont Highway. The motorcyclist, a 31-year-old man from Wilmington, Delaware, was taken to a local hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries. His identity has not been released pending family notification. The driver of the Mazda has not been identified or located.
The accident remains under investigation at this time. Anyone with any information should contact Crime Stoppers or the Delaware State Police. No further information is available.
We would like to offer our most sincere condolences to the victim’s family following this fatal hit-and-run crash in New Castle.
Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash in New Castle 
Hit-and-run accidents frequently occur in Delaware. It is estimated that about 15 to 20 percent of all reported crashes will be classified as a hit-and-run, meaning that at least one of the motorists involved fled the scene before police could arrive. All drivers are legally required to remain at the crash scene when they have been involved in an accident. Many people, however, will ignore this law and flee anyway. When these drivers are located, they will face both criminal and civil liability for their actions.
Hit-and-run crash cases are some of the most difficult to handle. Initially, the driver who caused the crash may never be located. In this instance, there may be an issue with available insurance coverage. Under Delaware law, accident victims may be able to utilize their own insurance policies to find available compensation. A good lawyer will be able to locate all available policies and help to secure the compensation that you need and deserve.
Here at Murphy & Landon, we can assist if you have been injured in an accident with a hit-and-run driver. We know the difficulties that you are going through, and we are here to help. While you may likely be experiencing a great deal of anxiety and uncertainty, we will help to put you at ease as we work on your case.
Our team is here to assist you at any time. We always offer a free consultation and case evaluation for all potential and prospective clients. To schedule your time to speak with a car accident attorney in New Castle, please reach out to us via the link on our website or give us a call at (302) 472-8100.
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