Fatal car accident in Delaware

MINQUADALE, Del. - December 31, 2008 Troopers responded to the crash on DuPont Highway, US 13, near Memorial Drive after it was reported at 6:36 p.m. a vehicle struck a pedestrian.

Preliminary investigation reports a 2003 Land Rover was traveling northbound on US 13 when a female pedestrian was in the roadway. The Land Rover struck the female and as a result the pedestrian died.

The roadway is currently closed as investigators examine the crash scene.

The operator of the Land Rover was not injured.

Alcohol does not appear to be a factor on behalf of the operator of the Land Rover.

When additional details are known, including the names of the persons involved, they will be released.

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