The words, "Deadly Crash" over blurred police lights and yellow "police do not cross" tape.

The man was taken to a hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. The southbound roadway was closed for about three hours.

MILLSBORO, Del. - A 45-year-old Millsboro man died after being hit by a Jeep Cherokee late Monday night on Route 113.

The Millsboro Police Department said the crash happened at about 11:16 p.m. Aug. 3, on the southbound side of Route 113. Investigators said the man was in the left southbound travel lane when a Jeep Cherokee driving south approached. For reasons that remain under investigation, the Jeep hit the man.

The man was taken to a hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. The southbound roadway was closed for about three hours.

The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit assisted the Millsboro Police Department with the investigation.

Police ask anyone with information about the crash to contact Lt. Jonathan Zubrowski at 302-934-8174 or by email at Jonathan.Zubrowski@cj.state.de.us. Tips may also be submitted to Delaware Crime Stoppers at 800-847-3333.

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