Jul 15, 2026
Delaware State Police have identified the man who was struck and killed by a vehicle while lying on the roadway in Harrington, Delaware. On Monday, July 13, 2026, Jimmy Burgess, 62, was struck by a Chevrolet Silverado driving westbound near the 1500 block of Whiteleysburg Road. According to p olice, the Silverado, which was operated by a 17-year-old boy from Milton, Delaware, was unable to stop once he saw Burgess on the road, striking him. The driver of the Silverado was not injured during the crash. Burgess was transported to an area hospital where he was pronounced dead, said police. The roadway was closed for approximately three hours while the scene was investigated and cleared. The Delaware State Police Troop 3 Collison Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this crash. Troopers ask anyone with information about the crash contact Sergeant M. Long at (302) 698-8518. Information can also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police, or by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-(800) 847-3333 ...read more read less
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