UPDATED: Lewes Crash Leaves Pedestrian Dead
UPDATED – 1/1/23 – The Delaware State Police have identified the victim who died in a fatal pedestrian accident that occurred in Lewes on December 30, 2022, as Joseph Francisco, 62, of Glen Mills, PA.
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The investigation continues into a crash Friday night that left a pedestrian dead near the intersection of Coastal Highway and Postal Lane in Lewes. Delaware State Police say a 62 year old man from Pennsylvania was walking eastbound across the highway and moved into the path of a southbound pickup truck. The pedestrian was not in a crosswalk, carrying a light or wearing reflective clothing – and ended up trapped underneath the truck. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The 34 year old driver of the pickup from Lewes was not injured.
Anyone who witnessed this crash should call State Police Sgt Burns at 302-703-3269 or Crime Stoppers at 800-TIP-3333.
