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Hit-And-Run Injures Two New Castle

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A hit-and-run near the Georgetown Manor Apartments along Christiana Road near New Castle has left two pedestrians injured.

The incident occurred around 10:30 p.m.

The Wilmington News Journal reports that one adult suffered serious traumatic injuries and was eventually taken to Christiana Emergency Room.

The other pedestrian suffered only minor injuries.

The vehicle was seen speeding away after the two were struck.

Delaware Route 273 was closed while police investigated the incident.

Don Rush is the News Director and Senior Producer of News and Public Affairs at Delmarva Public Media. An award-winning journalist, Don reports major local issues of the day, from sea level rise, to urban development, to the changing demographics of Delmarva.