New Castle, DE (October 1, 2023) – Police in New Castle have identified the victim of a fatal pedestrian accident that took place on Thursday, September 28th. The crash happened just after 2:00 a.m. in the northbound lanes of Interstate 95 near State Route 141.
According to the Delaware State Police, 59-year-old Hector Hernandez, of Wilmington, was walking along the northbound lanes of I-95 when was was struck by a northbound tractor-trailer. Hernandez came to rest in the center lane of the highway following the impact. The driver of the tractor-trailer did not stop after striking Hernandez.
Paramedics and rescue workers arrived on scene and pronounced Hernandez dead as a result of his injuries. The road was closed for about three hours while the crash was investigated and the road was cleared. There is no word on whether police are still looking for the driver of the tractor-trailer.
No further information has been released at this time. An investigation is ongoing.
We want to offer our thoughts and condolences to the family of Hector Hernandez following this fatal pedestrian crash in New Castle.
Pedestrian Accidents in Delaware 
A pedestrian crash in Delaware can lead to serious and life-altering consequences for both victims and their loved ones. According to statistics, approximately 80% of all Delaware pedestrian accidents will result in injuries. Compared to accidents involving cars, pedestrian crashes have a much greater likelihood of being serious in nature. This is because pedestrians have no protection from the major force and impact of a crash.
If you or a family member were affected by a Delaware pedestrian crash, it is important to understand your legal rights. This includes the right to receive compensation in certain cases. Unfortunately, many pedestrians are innocent victims who were hurt in accidents that were not their fault. In his scenario, you should speak with an attorney as soon as possible.
Here at Murphy & Landon, we have a team of skilled and experienced attorneys who will fight for you during your time of need. We know what needs to be done in order to help you achieve the compensation that you deserve. Our firm has recovered millions of dollars on behalf of injured victims and family members and we would be honored to assist you as well. You have a limited time to act due to the Delaware statute of limitations. Therefore, it is important to reach out to us at the soonest possible time. Failing to protect your rights could end up costing you thousands of dollars or you could even lose your right to pursue action.
Our team is standing by to provide assistance to you at any time. We offer free consultations and case evaluations for all potential and prospective clients. During the first meeting, we will explain how we can help you and will provide you with guidance on the next steps that need to be taken in your case. To schedule your time to speak with a pedestrian accident attorney in New Castle, please feel free to reach out to us at the link on our website or give us a call at (302) 472-8100.
Note: Our law firm utilizes secondary sources to create this post. The facts surrounding this specific accident have not been independently verified. Contact Murphy & Landon if you locate any inaccurate information. We will update the post right away to reflect the most accurate information available.
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.
