New Castle, DE — Authorities have identified the woman killed in a fatal pedestrian crash Wednesday night as 50-year-old Ugochi Chiaha of Annapolis, Maryland, according to the Delaware State Police.
The incident occurred in New Castle, where Chiaha was struck by a vehicle under circumstances that remain under investigation. The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit is actively working to determine the sequence of events that led to the tragedy.
Investigators are urging anyone who may have witnessed the collision or who has relevant information to come forward. Master Corporal R. Kunicki is handling the case and can be reached at 302-365-8417. Tips can also be shared via private message to the Delaware State Police Facebook page or through Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.
As the investigation continues, police are also reminding the public of available support services. The Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit offers 24-hour assistance to anyone affected by crime or sudden loss. Support is accessible through a toll-free hotline at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461) or by emailing DSP_VictimServicesMail@delaware.gov.
Chiaha’s death marks another somber reminder of the dangers pedestrians face on roadways. Her family, friends, and community are left mourning the sudden and heartbreaking loss of a life gone too soon.