Delaware State Police have identified 32-year-old Terron King as the victim of a fatal pedestrian accident that occurred early on New Year’s Day in Ogletown. The incident took place around 1:15 a.m. on Route 4 (East Chestnut Hill Road), just west of Martindale Drive.
According to police reports, King was walking in the left lane of the road when he unexpectedly stepped directly into the path of a Kia driven by a 36-year-old man from Newark. Despite the driver’s attempts to avoid the collision, he was unable to stop in time. King, who was wearing dark clothing at the time of the incident, was struck by the vehicle.
The crash resulted in King’s death at the scene. Fortunately, the driver, who had two passengers in the vehicle — a 14-year-old and a 17-year-old — were not injured during the accident. The Delaware State Police have confirmed that the driver was not at fault for the crash and are continuing their investigation into the circumstances leading up to the incident.
The investigation aims to determine why King was walking on the road at that time, as well as to gather more information about the events that led to the tragic accident. At present, no additional details about the incident have been released.
Authorities are urging anyone with information related to the crash to come forward and assist in the ongoing investigation. The Delaware State Police are working to piece together the facts and circumstances surrounding the accident, which has left the community shaken.
This tragic accident serves as a reminder of the dangers of walking on busy roads, particularly in low-visibility conditions. The Delaware State Police continue to urge pedestrians to take proper precautions when walking near roadways to help prevent similar incidents.