Wilmington, DE (March 13, 2023) – The Delaware State Police are investigating following a deadly hit-and-run crash in Wilmington. The accident happened on Sunday, March 12th, around 3:20 a.m.
According to a report from officials, a silver or gray colored Honda was traveling eastbound on Augustine Cut-Off near Rock Manor Avenue. The car exited the right side of the road for unknown reasons and hit a road sign before traveling back onto the roadway. The vehicle then struck a man who was walking eastbound on Augustine Cut-Off. The man was later identified as Kevin Kelley, 79, of Wilmington. Kelley sustained critical injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the car was not identified. There were no other vehicles or individuals involved in the accident. Police shut down the road for several hours while they looked into the accident. An investigation is underway at this time.
Anyone with information on the crash is asked to call the Delaware State Police or Delaware Crime Stoppers. No further details are available.
We would like to offer our condolences to the family of Kevin Kelley following this deadly hit-and-run accident in Wilmington.
Hit-and-Run Crash in Wilmington 
All motorists in Delaware are legally required to remain at the scene of an accident following a collision with another vehicle. Motorists who choose to ignore this law do so at their own peril, as they might be facing both criminal and civil consequences for their actions. Sadly, hit-and-run crashes are among the most severe types of accidents in our state. Drivers who cause these crashes often flee the scene in an effort to avoid taking responsibility for their actions. A hit-and-run case can present many complicated facts that should only be resolved with the help of an experienced attorney.
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