Seth Schloendorn Killed in Pedestrian Crash on I-95 in Wilmington, DE, on October 29, 2026

Seth Schloendorn, 19, of Pottstown, died at an area hospital after a pedestrian crash on northbound I-95 near Frawley Stadium in Wilmington, Delaware. The crash occurred Thursday, October 29, 2026, according to Delaware State Police.

Troopers responded to the area at approximately 8:15 p.m. after 911 received several calls about a man walking along the interstate. As troopers arrived, the pedestrian was seen trying to run across the northbound lanes, according to police. A GMC Canyon struck him as he attempted to cross.

The driver of the GMC Canyon was a 59-year-old man from Wilmington. Police reported that he was not injured in the collision.

The roadway remained closed for about three hours as authorities investigated the crash scene and cleared the road. The investigation is being handled by the Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit.

State police are asking anyone who witnessed the collision or has video related to it to assist with the investigation. People with information or recordings can contact Corporal M. DiMaio by telephone at (302) 365-8370. Delaware Crime Stoppers is another option for sharing information about the crash and can be reached at 800-847-3333.

The Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit and Delaware Victim Center offer support and resources for crime victims, witnesses and people who have lost a loved one to a sudden death. Assistance is available 24 hours a day through the toll-free hotline at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461). The Victim Services Unit can also be reached by email at DSP_VictimServicesMail@delaware.gov.

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