Apr 1, 2025
Milford Police Investigating Fatal Pedestrian Crash
Milford Police Department are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred Thursday evening.
On March 27, 2025, at approximately 8:12 p.m., a black Honda Accord was travelling northbound on North DuPont Blvd in the area of North St Extended in the right travel lane when, for an unknown reason, a 78-year-old female pedestrian entered the right travel lane, causing the vehicle to strike the female. The Honda Accord came to stop and contacted 911.
The 30-year-old driver did not sustain any injuries because of the collision. EMS performed life saving measures on the 78-year-old female, but she was pronounced dead on scene.
N. DuPont Blvd Northbound was closed for approximately 3.5 hours while the crash was investigated.
The 78-year old victim was identified as Martha Burnham of Felton, Delaware.
The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone who witnessed the crash or has relevant information is asked to contact Senior Corporal M. Kosiorowski at (302) 422-8081. Information may also be provided by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333. Tips can also be submitted online at MilfordPoliceDE.org/leave-a-tip.htm. Tipsters can remain anonymous.
On March 27, 2025, at approximately 8:12 p.m., a black Honda Accord was travelling northbound on North DuPont Blvd in the area of North St Extended in the right travel lane when, for an unknown reason, a 78-year-old female pedestrian entered the right travel lane, causing the vehicle to strike the female. The Honda Accord came to stop and contacted 911.
The 30-year-old driver did not sustain any injuries because of the collision. EMS performed life saving measures on the 78-year-old female, but she was pronounced dead on scene.
N. DuPont Blvd Northbound was closed for approximately 3.5 hours while the crash was investigated.
The 78-year old victim was identified as Martha Burnham of Felton, Delaware.
The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone who witnessed the crash or has relevant information is asked to contact Senior Corporal M. Kosiorowski at (302) 422-8081. Information may also be provided by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333. Tips can also be submitted online at MilfordPoliceDE.org/leave-a-tip.htm. Tipsters can remain anonymous.
Released by Public Information Officer, Sgt. Timothy Maloney
Released: 04/01/2025