NJ Man Kills 2 Teens, Flees Scene Of Delaware Crash, Police Say

TOWNSEND, DE — A 23-year-old man from New Jersey was arrested after a deadly crash involving a boy and a girl walking down Dupont Parkway, Delaware State Police said.

Nizaiah Ellis, of Newfield, was charged with two counts of leaving the scene of a collision resulting in death (felony) and one count of failure to report a collision resulting in death.

On Saturday, at around 1:10 a.m., a 17-year-old boy and a 17-year-old girl were walking an electric bike (e-bike) "in or near" the south left lane of Dupont Parkway, south of Denny Lynn Drive.

Ellis was driving a Nissan Altima south and, based on early evidence, hit both teens with the front of his car.

He stopped at first, but then continued to drive south and left the scene, according to authorities.

Troopers then found Ellis in the Nissan driving south on Dupont Parkway near Paddock Road in Smyrna. There was damage to the car that resembled the actions during the crash.

Officials conducted a traffic stop and took Ellis into custody without conflict. He was then taken to Troop 9, arraigned, and taken to the Delaware Department of Correction on a $12,050 secured bond.

Both teens were from Townsend and were declared dead at the scene. Officials are withholding their names until families have been notified.

The road was closed for around four hours on Saturday.

Anyone with information, who may have witnessed the crash, or who may have video is asked to contact (302) 365-8483.

Submissions can also be relayed through a private Facebook message to Delaware State Police or by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.

The Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit/Delaware Victim Center is available 24 hours a day for assistance to victims, witnesses, or loved ones following a sudden death.

Contact 1-800-842-8461 or email DSP_VictimServicesMail@delaware.gov for assistance.

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