Pedestrian struck on U.S. 40 in Bear

Police investigate after car struck woman on U.S. 40. (Photo: Delaware Free News)
Police investigate after car struck woman on U.S. 40. (Photo: Delaware Free News)

UPDATED STORY: Woman struck on U.S. 40 dies of injuries

UPDATED STORY: Woman struck on U.S. 40 in Bear is in critical condition

BEAR, DELAWARE (9/16/2016) A woman was struck by a car while walking on U.S. 40 (Pulaski Highway) in Bear this evening, according to reports from the scene.

The collision happened about 8 p.m. in the eastbound lanes at Church Road.

The woman, believed to be in her 40s, was taken by ambulance to Christiana Hospital in Stanton.

The car stoppedĀ at the scene.

Eastbound U.S. 40 was restricted to a single lane as police investigated.

Delaware State Police are investigating.