Crime & Safety
Delco Man Fatally Struck On Highway After His Vehicle Got Rear-Ended: Police
One of the drivers fled the scene of the crash in Delaware, authorities said.
WILMINGTON, DE — A Delaware County man was fatally struck on a highway after getting into a crash and exiting his vehicle Saturday in Delaware, authorities said.
A Kia Optima rear-ended a Ford Windstar around 11:30 p.m. in the right northbound lane on Interstate 495 in Wilmington, near 12th Street, according to Delaware State Police. The crash pushed the Ford into a guardrail.
The Ford driver — Mark Barnett Sr., 45, of Upper Darby — exited his vehicle. As he walked on I-495, a Ram 1500 pickup truck struck him, police said.
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Police didn't say whether Barnett was struck on the shoulder or in a lane of travel.
Barnett died at a local hospital.
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The Kia driver left the scene as troopers arrived, according to State Police.
The Ram driver was unhurt.
I-495 northbound was closed for about five hours while the scene was investigated and cleared.
Delaware State Police are investigating the crash. Anyone with video footage or relevant information can call Cpl. D. McKenna at 302-365-8486.
Information can also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to Delaware State Police or calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 800-847-3333.
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