Delaware State Police say a former lawmaker has died after a crash near Bridgeville.
Police announced in a news release that 84-year-old Ben Ewing was in the westbound lane of Federalsburg Road on Tuesday evening when he was hit by a Mazda CX5. Police say Ewing, a former state representative and state police deputy superintendent, was thrown onto the shoulder of the road and the Mazda stopped nearby.
Police say Ewing died at the scene. The driver of the Mazda was not injured.
Police are investigating, but say alcohol and speed did not contribute to the crash.
Ewing retired in 2008 after serving 21 years in the House. Stepson Matthew Esham tells The News Journal that Ewing was hit while checking his mailbox, which had been hit by snowplows.
Gov. Jack Markell commented on Ewing's passing:
"It’s hard to think about Bridgeville without thinking about the impact Ben Ewing had on that community for decades...Ben and his family will be in my thoughts and prayers tonight and in the tough days to come."
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Delaware State Police encouraged anyone with information related to the incident to call Master Corporal K. Argo at 302-703-3264, Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com, or text an anonymous tip to 274637 (CRIMES) using the keyword "DSP."
