Man Struck and Killed by SUV on Pulaski Highway
GLASGOW, DE — Bernard Pinkett, 89, of New Castle, was killed after being struck by an SUV on Pulaski Highway (Route 40) on July 4 at approximately 5:07 a.m.
According to the Delaware State Police, Pinkett’s vehicle had broken down, and he attempted to cross the road when a Jeep Grand Cherokee in the left westbound lane collided with him.
The driver, a 30-year-old man, and his 26-year-old female passenger sustained no injuries. Emergency response teams attended the scene, but Pinkett was pronounced dead shortly after the incident.
Authorities are urging anyone who witnessed the collision to reach out to Corporal D. McKenna at 302-365-8486. Additional information can be submitted via private message to the Delaware State Police Facebook page or by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 800-847-3333.
The investigation into the incident is ongoing.