A 25-year-old man, who was struck by a mid-size SUV outside of Wilmington’s city limits last week, died over the weekend from his injuries, Delaware State Police said on Tuesday.
Joshua A. Stepler, of Felton, was walking Wednesday in the southbound lanes of South Heald Street (Route 13) when he crossed the roadway about 9:20 p.m.
After crossing the roadway, police said Stepler continued walking south in the road’s northbound left lane.
At the same time, police said a 2014 Kia Sorento was northbound in that lane when it hit Stepler.
Stepler, who was taken to an area hospital in critical condition, died Saturday.
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Stepler was not wearing any type of reflective or bright clothing and was not carrying a lighted device, police said.
The 24-year-old Kia driver was wearing her seatbelt and was not injured during the crash, police said. The Kia’s headlights were on.
South Heald Street between Rogers Road and Garasches Lane was closed for about three hours while the crash was investigated and the roadway cleared.
Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this collision to contact investigators at (302) 365-8486. Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at (800) 847-3333.
Contact Esteban Parra at (302) 324-2299, eparra@delawareonline.com.
