Vigil held for 2 teens killed in hit-and-run in New Castle County; driver in custody

Published
June 24, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
high, Delaware
South Dupont Highway (Dupont Parkway) near Denny Lynn Drive
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Incident type
Hit and run, Pedestrian struck, E-bike

Summary

Pedestrian Hit High Delaware in high, Delaware: Two 17-year-olds, Cara and Nathan, were struck and killed while walking an e-bike in or near the left lane of southbound South Dupont Highway (Dupont Parkway) near Denny Lynn Drive in New Castle County, Delaware, around 1:10 a.m. on Sunday. The driver initially stopped but then left the scene. Delaware State Police later arrested 23-year-old Nizaiah Ellis during a traffic stop, and the car had damage consistent with the crash.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Nizaiah Ellis Unknown Unknown

Original reporting

Vigil held for 2 teens killed in hit-and-run in New Castle County; driver in custody | FOX 29 Philadelphia

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