Ocean City Woman Arrested after Fatal Hit and Run in Millville
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An Ocean City woman has been arrested for vehicular homicide following a fatal hit and run bicycle crash Tuesday night in Millville. Delaware State Police say a bicyclist was westbound in the eastbound bike lane on Atlantic Avenue when a Subaru traveling eastbound entered the bike lane and struck the bicyclist. The driver left the scene but the Subaru was located a short time later, disabled in a parking lot by Ocean View Police.
Troopers contacted the driver, 46 year old Kara Gilmore, who showed multiple signs of impairment. After standardized field sobriety tests, she was arrested for DUI. The bicyclist, 52 year old Duane Pershing of Ocean View was flown to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries;Ā he died from his injuries on Wednesday.Ā
Gilmore was taken to Troop 4, where she was initially charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 3, and released on a $3,404 unsecured bond.
- Vehicular Assault 1st Degree (Felony)
- Leaving the Scene of a Collision Resulting in Injury
- Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol
- Related Traffic Offenses
On June 11, 2026, troopers obtained an additional warrant for Gilmore, and she was taken into custody in Maryland.
Upon extradition to Delaware, she will be charged with the felony offenses of vehicular homicide 2nd Degree and leaving the scene of a collision resulting in death.
The investigation is continuing, police ask anyone who witnessed or has information about the crash to contact Master Corporal Albert by callingĀ 302-703-3266 or Crime Stoppers at 800-847-3333.Ā Ā