North Rehoboth Blvd

The Milford Police Department said a deadly crash happened around 6:32 a.m. on Jan. 19. Police said a 2024 BMW X3 was driving north on North Rehoboth Blvd when, for unknown reasons, the woman entered the travel lane and was struck by the car. (DelDOT)

MILFORD, Del. - An 81-year-old woman died early Monday morning after being hit by a car on North Rehoboth Boulevard near Perdue Farms.

The Milford Police Department said a deadly crash happened around 6:32 a.m. on Jan. 19. Police said a 2024 BMW X3 was driving north on North Rehoboth Blvd when, for unknown reasons, the woman entered the travel lane and was struck by the car.

First responders arrived at the scene and attempted life-saving measures before transporting the woman to a nearby hospital, where police said she was pronounced dead. Her name is being withheld until her family is notified.

The 75-year-old driver was not hurt and the road was closed for about two and a half hours while police investigated the crash.

Milford Police are continuing to investigate. Anyone who saw what happened or has information is asked to contact Cpl. G. Smith at (302) 422-8081. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333 or online.

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Torie joined CoastTV's team in September of 2021. She graduated from the University of Delaware in May of 2021 with a Bachelor of Arts in Media Communications and a minor in Journalism. Before working at CoastTV, Torie interned with Delaware Today and Delaware State News. She also freelanced with Delaware State News following her internship.

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