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Police Investigate Deadly Hit-Run In Delaware

NEWARK, Del. (CBS) – Police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run in Newark, Delaware Tuesday morning.

Authorities say an initial investigation has determined the crash happened just before 6:45 a.m. on northbound DE Rt. 1 at the I-95 northbound on-ramp.

The pedestrian was pronounced dead and the driver failed to remain at the scene, police say.

Northbound Rt. 1 in the area of I-95 northbound is closed to traffic and commuters are urged to find alternate routes around the scene.

The investigation is ongoing.

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