Maryland woman id’d in deadly new castle pedestrian crash — police car lights at night in city with selective focus and blurry car traffic in the bokeh

NEW CASTLE, Del. — Delaware State Police have identified the woman killed in a pedestrian crash Wednesday night as 50-year-old Ugochi Chiaha of Annapolis, Maryland.

The fatal collision remains under investigation by the Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit. Troopers are seeking witnesses to the incident and encouraging anyone with information to contact Master Corporal R. Kunicki at 302-365-8417.

Witnesses may also reach Delaware State Police through private Facebook messages or by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.

Officials said victim services are available around the clock for those affected by this incident or by any sudden death. Support can be accessed through the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461) or by emailing DSP_VictimServicesMail@delaware.gov.

Investigation continues

The identity release comes as police work to reconstruct how the crash occurred and determine if charges or other findings will result.

No further details about the driver or circumstances have been released.

Troopers continue to interview witnesses and collect evidence from the scene.

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