CORRECTION: Delaware State Police Investigating Fatal Pedestrian Hit and Run Crash Near Felton

CORRECTION:  Evan Young was 36, not 24 as originally stated in the DSP release.  

Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian hit-and-run crash that occurred earlier this month near Felton. Police say that on August 1st at about 9:19 p.m., a Ford Transit van was heading westbound on Sandtown Road, approaching John Hurd Road. At the same time, a pedestrian was walking in the westbound lane of Sandtown Road, east of John Hurd Road. So far police have determined that the Ford struck the pedestrian and continued westbound on Sandtown Road. The pedestrian was identified as Evan Young from Centreville, Maryland, who was taken to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries. On August 16th, Young died as a result of his injuries. He was 36 years old.On August 2nd, as part of the ongoing investigation, troopers located the Ford Transit van and ultimately identified the driver as a 42-year-old man from Ellendale.

Additional Information from DSP:

The Delaware State Police Troop 3 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident and charges related to the crash are pending. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this crash or might have more information to contact Master Corporal J. Lane by calling (302) 698-8457. Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of a crime, or you have lost a loved one to a sudden death and need assistance, the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit / Delaware Victim Center is available to offer you support and resources 24 hours a day through a toll-free hotline at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461). You may also email the Victim Services Unit at DSP_VictimServicesMail@delaware.gov