Wilmington police identify 54-year-old victim in deadly hit-and-run

A 54-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.

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Thursday, May 19, 2022
Wilmington police identify victim in deadly hit-and-run
A 54-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.

WILMINGTON, Delaware (WPVI) -- Police in Wilmington, Delaware have identified the man who was killed in a Saturday morning hit-and-run.

According to police, the crash happened at about 2:30 a.m. in the 2100 block of North Market Street.

Officers said Christopher Horn, 54, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The striking vehicle has been identified as a silver or tan 1997-2001 Toyota Camry with a Delaware license plate. The car left the area, police said.

Anyone with information about this crash is asked to call Master Corporal Tavis Miller at 302-571-4416.

The crash remains under investigation by the Wilmington Police Department's traffic unit.

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