Man killed by hit and run driver on I-495 in Newport, Delaware

Sunday, July 15, 2018
NEWPORT, Del. (WPVI) -- Authorities continue to investigate a fatal crash that occurred early Saturday morning on I-495 southbound in Newport, Delaware.

The incident occurred just after 4 a.m. Saturday as a 2000 Toyota Avalon was traveling on the ramp from I-495 southbound onto the ramp to I-295 northbound.
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The driver, 33-year-old James N. Williams of Sharon Hill, Pennsylvania, swerved out of the lane he was traveling in, and struck a barrier. The impact caused the vehicle to swerve across the lane, and land in a grassy area next to the roadway.

As the vehicle traveled through the grass, the vehicle flipped and struck a tree.

The driver got out of his car to make a phone call when he was struck by an unknown vehicle that fled the scene.

He was pronounced dead at the scene.



The suspect vehicle was described as a small, sports car, dark in color -- possibly a Honda Civic. It was last seen continuing south on the ramp.
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Two adult passengers who were in the Toyota Avalon were transported to Christiana Hospital, and treated for minor injuries.

The crash continues to be investigated.

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