Man Struck, Seriously Injured, By Hit And Run Vehicle In Rehoboth Beach

Location:
Rehoboth Avenue (St. Rt. 1A) west of Church Street, Rehoboth Beach, DE

Date of Occurrence:
Saturday, March 2, 2013, at 8:17 p.m.

Operator and Vehicle:
Operator 1: Unknown
Vehicle 1: Unknown

Pedestrian: Unidentified white male (admitted to Christiana Hospital in serious condition)

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Rehoboth Beach- The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating a crash where a man who was rollerblading was seriously injured last night.

A preliminary investigation suggests that a male was rollerblading on the shoulder of westbound Rehoboth Avenue (St. Rt. 1A), west of Church Street. The male was struck by a vehicle, which continued traveling westward after the collision.

The male was transported by ambulance to Beebe Hospital and then flown to Christiana Hospital, where he was admitted in serious condition with injuries to his head and torso.

The Delaware State Police is asking anyone who may have any information in reference to this incident to contact the Collision Reconstruction Unit at Troop 7 at (302) 644-5020 extension 117. Citizens may also provide a tip by texting keyword “DSP” plus your message to 274637 (CRIMES), or through lines maintained by Delaware Crime Stoppers at (800) TIP-3333. Information can also be submitted through the internet at www.tipsubmit.com.