SEAFORD, Del. — Delaware State Police are investigating a deadly hit-and-run crash that killed a bicyclist Friday afternoon near Seaford.
According to police, the crash happened around 2:10 p.m. on Woodpecker Road, west of Butler Branch Road. Investigators said a 73-year-old Seaford man was riding his bicycle going east along the south edge of the roadway when he was hit by a car also going east.
The driver fled the scene without stopping. The bicyclist was pronounced dead at the scene.
Troopers believe the driver may have damage to the passenger side, possibly near the turn signal housing.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit or Delaware Crime Stoppers. The investigation remains ongoing.
