UPDATED: DSP Identify Victim in Deadly Pedestrian Crash Near Laurel

UPDATED – 08/17/26 – Delaware State Police have identified 41-year old Richard Housel of Laurel, as the man who died in the fatal pedestrian crash Saturday night in Laurel.

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ORIGINAL STORY – 08/16/26 – A Laurel man has died after he was struck by a car on Route 13 in the area of Oasis Drive in Laurel Saturday night. Delaware State Police say a 41 year old Laurel man was walking westbound in the right lane of southbound Route 13 when he was struck by a southbound Toyota Camry around 9:20pm . The pedestrian was taken to an area hospital where he later died. The 21 year old driver from Laurel was not injured.

The investigation continues – police ask anyone with information to contact Master Corporal Argo at 302-703-3264 or Crime Stoppers at 800-847-3333.