Name Released – Newark Police Investigate a Fatal Pedestrian Crash in a Shopping Center- Update #1

The pedestrian who died in this incident has been identified as Jeanette Johnson, 89, of North East, MD.

The Newark Police Traffic Response Unit is investigating this crash, and this is an ongoing investigation. Charges related to the incident are under review by Newark Police investigators and the Delaware Attorney General’s Office.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Cpl. Robert Vernon at (302) 366-7100 x—3452 or rvernon@newark.de.us.  Additional methods for providing information to Newark Police can be found on our tips page, where reward information may also be available.

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