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Long Neck, DE (September 7, 2026) — A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle on Saturday morning, September 5, 2026, near a Wawa on John J. Williams Highway in Long Neck, Sussex County, Delaware, according to dispatch records. The call came in around 11:09 a.m.
Emergency units were dispatched to help the pedestrian, who was taken to a hospital, dispatch information shows. No further details, including the extent of the injuries or the vehicle involved, have been released. The cause of the wreck was not immediately known, and no further updates had been released as of this report.
We hope the pedestrian makes a full and speedy recovery.
Why Are Convenience Store Lots Common Spots for Pedestrian Crashes?
Convenience store lots pack a lot of activity into a small space. Cars pulling in and out, people walking to and from the doors, and vehicles maneuvering around fuel pumps all happen within a tight footprint, frequently with far less separation between pedestrians and moving vehicles than a typical parking area provides.
Driveways connecting these lots to a busy highway add another layer of risk. A driver pulling out is usually focused on finding a gap in fast-moving traffic or merging safely, which can pull attention away from someone walking through that same driveway at the same moment, especially if the pedestrian is approaching from an angle the driver isn’t actively scanning.
Pedestrians are generally encouraged to stay alert near any active driveway, even when using a marked sidewalk or crossing, since a driver focused on traffic may not notice someone stepping through at the same time. Drivers, in turn, benefit from treating every store driveway with the same caution given to a full intersection, checking specifically for pedestrians before and after checking for a gap in traffic.
