At approximately 8:12 PM on March 27, a black Honda Accord traveling northbound on North Dupont Blvd in the area of North Street Extended struck a 78-year-old female pedestrian who entered the traffic path of the vehicle. The reasons the pedestrian entered the traffic lane were unclear. The driver of the car stopped immediately and called 911.
There were no injuries to the 30-year-old driver and EMS performed lifesaving measures on the pedestrian, but she was pronounced dead at the scene. The highway was closed for over three hours while the investigation was underway.
The pedestrian was identified as Martha Burnham of Felton, and the investigation is ongoing. Anyone who witnessed the crash or has relevant information is asked to contact Senior Corporal M. Kosiorowski at 302-422-8081 or contact Delaware CrimeStoppers at 1-800-847-3333. Tips can also be submitted online where tipsters can remain anonymous.
