2 teens killed, NJ driver accused of fleeing Delaware crash

Published
June 22, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Townsend, Delaware
Dupont Parkway
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Incident type
Hit and run, Pedestrian struck, E-bike

Summary

Pedestrian Hit Townsend Delaware in Townsend, Delaware: A 23-year-old New Jersey man driving a Nissan struck two 17-year-olds who were walking an e-bike along Dupont Parkway in Townsend, Delaware, at approximately 1:10 a.m. Saturday. The driver initially stopped but then fled the scene. Both teenagers were pronounced dead at the scene. Delaware State Police later located the Nissan, confirmed it was involved in the crash, and arrested the driver, who was charged with two counts of leaving the scene of a collision resulting in death and failure to report a collision resulting in death.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Nizaiah Ellis Unknown Fatal

Original reporting

2 teens killed, NJ driver accused of fleeing Delaware crash

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