Man struck, killed while crossing New Castle road

NEW CASTLE, Del. (AP) - Delaware State Police say a man was fatally injured when he was struck while crossing a road in New Castle.

It happened about 6:20 p.m. Tuesday on New Castle Avenue. Troopers say 52-year-old Claude A. Kellam of New Castle was trying to cross the southbound lanes when he was hit by an SUV.

Police say Kellam was pronounced dead at a local hospital. The SUV’s driver, whom troopers did not identify, and a passenger were not hurt.

The accident is under investigation.