Deadly Hit-and-Run in Delaware

Delaware State Police are searching for the driver behind the wheel of a deadly hit-and-run in New Castle Tuesday night.

John E. Brown was struck and killed around 9:20 p.m. on northbound New Castle Avenue (Del. Route 9) just south of Stamm Boulevard, cops said.

After the crash, the car drove off northbound on Route 9, police said.

The road was closed so authorities could investigate the crash.

Brown was homeless but had family in nearby Claymont, Del., cops said.


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