Milford Police Department are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred early Monday morning.

 

On January 19, 2026, at approximately 6:32 a.m., a 2024 BMW X3 was travelling northbound on North Rehoboth Blvd in the area of Perdue Farms when, for an unknown reason, an 81-year-old female pedestrian entered the northbound travel lane, causing the vehicle to strike her. 
 
Police and EMS responded to the scene and began life saving measures on a 81-year-old female pedestrian.  The victim was transported to an area hospital where she was pronounced dead. Her name is being withheld until her family is notified. The 75-year-old driver did not sustain injury because of the crash.
 
N. Rehoboth Blvd was closed for approximately 2.5 hours while the crash was investigated.
The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone who witnessed the crash or has relevant information is asked to contact Cpl. G. Smith 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: 01/19/2026