TRAINER, PA – Delaware County authorities are searching for a driver who fled the scene after striking and killing a pedestrian early Monday morning in Trainer.
The Incident
According to the Trainer Police Department, the fatal crash occurred just before 3 a.m. on Monday along the 4300 block of West 9th Street. Emergency responders arrived to find a victim who had been struck by a vehicle that failed to remain at the scene.
The victim was pronounced dead at the location. Police have not yet released the identity, age, or gender of the deceased, pending family notification.
Ongoing Investigation
Evidence at the scene showed investigators and forensic crews working through the early morning hours, searching for debris or surveillance footage that could identify the vehicle involved. As of 4:30 a.m., authorities had not provided a description of the suspect’s car or the driver.
Traffic Impact
Roadways surrounding West 9th Street were blocked off for several hours Monday morning as police processed the scene. Local commuters were diverted while officials worked to gather clues from the roadway.
Public Assistance Needed
The investigation is active and ongoing. Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has dashcam footage from the area around 3 a.m. is urged to contact the Trainer Police Department or Delaware County investigators.
