MILTON, DE — Delaware State Police have arrested a suspect in a fatal hit-and-run that killed 67-year-old Sylvester Person of Milford on Saturday morning.
Investigators said the crash occurred in Milton, and the victim has now been publicly identified. The Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate the case.
Witnesses are urged to contact Senior Corporal J. Smith at 302-703-3267 or reach out to Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.
The Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit is offering support and resources to anyone affected by the incident and can be reached 24 hours a day at 1-800-VICTIM-1.
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