New Castle, DE (May 8, 2023) – Officials in Delaware are investigating following a deadly crash involving a pedestrian in New Castle. The crash took place on Sunday, May 7th, around 8:40 p.m.
Authorities were called to the scene on North DuPont Highway near the intersection with W. Franklin Avenue. Officials say that a police officer was responding to a call for a domestic disturbance. As the officer traveled on North DuPont Highway, he struck a pedestrian who was crossing the road from a center mediation. The pedestrian, later identified as 42-year-old Joseph Kaumbuthu of Smyrna, was rushed to Christiana Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. The driver of the police vehicle was not hurt in the accident. There were no other vehicles or individuals involved.
The accident remains under investigation at this time. There is no further information available.
We would like to offer our most sincere condolences to the family of Joseph Kaumbuthu following this fatal pedestrian crash in New Castle.
Fatal Pedestrian Accidents in Delaware 
Delaware reported 32 total pedestrian deaths in 2019. This number represents 3.29 fatalities per 100,000 residents. This number is quite high, considering that the national average death rate for pedestrian accidents is around 1.89 per 100,000 people. From these statistics, we can infer that Delaware is a more dangerous state than many others when it comes to pedestrian safety. It only takes a single second of negligent driving behavior to cause a major pedestrian accident. To makes matters worse, when a crash does occur, it is likely to be very and even fatal in nature.
There are some steps that pedestrians can take to lower their odds of being in a crash. This includes walking only in well-lit areas when possible and utilizing crosswalks and other clearly marked areas to travel across the road. Pedestrians should be fully aware of their surroundings at all times in order to reduce their risk of a crash. Despite safety precautions, however, not every accident can be avoided.
At Madison Law Group, we are standing by to help you at any time. Our New Castle car accident lawyers have years of experience helping clients recover the compensation that they need to get back o their feet following a serious collision. Our firm strongly believes that all negligent motorists should be held fully accountable for their actions. Each day, we fight hard to protect the lives of innocent victims who have been hurt by someone else. We know that this is a difficult and complicated process, but having a strong New Castle County pedestrian accident lawyer by your side can make a difference in the offer that you are given by the insurance company.
Our firm is here to take your call. Our consultations are always free for all potential and prospective clients. If we take your case, we will do so at no cost to you until we obtain a recovery. To schedule your time to meet with a pedestrian accident lawyer in New Castle, please fill out our online intake form or reach out to us at (302) 472-8100.
Disclaimer: None of the information in this post is intended to be legal advice or medical advice. This is not a solicitation for business. If you have been injured in an accident, get medical attention as soon as possible. The photo used in this post was not taken at this accident scene.
