SEAFORD, Del. – A 73-year-old Seaford man was killed Friday afternoon after being struck by a vehicle that fled the scene, according to Delaware State Police.
The crash occurred at approximately 2:10 p.m. Friday on Woodpecker Road, west of Butler Branch Road. Police said the bicyclist was riding eastbound along the south edge of the roadway when an unknown vehicle traveling in the same direction struck him before leaving the scene without stopping.
The bicyclist was pronounced dead at the scene. His identity has not been released pending notification of family members.
Investigators believe the suspect vehicle may have damage to its passenger side, possibly near the turn signal housing. The roadway remained closed for about four hours while members of the Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit investigated the crash and cleared the scene.
The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone who witnessed the crash or has information is asked to contact Master Cpl. K. Argo at (302) 703-3264. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Delaware Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-TIP-3333.
