Cheryl Hiett dies in fatal Bethel pedestrian crash

Cheryl Hiett dies in fatal Bethel pedestrian crash

Fatal Bethel pedestrian crash death of Cheryl Hiett

Authorities have identified 78-year-old Cheryl Hiett from Seaford, Delaware, as the woman killed in a hit-and-run incident that occurred Sunday night in Bethel.

According to investigators, Hiett was fatally struck by a vehicle that fled the scene. Delaware State Police are requesting the public’s assistance as they work to gather further details that could lead to identifying the driver responsible.

Detectives have identified a potential suspect vehicle: a 2010 to 2013 Buick Lacrosse of unknown color, believed to have sustained damage to the passenger side front and the windshield.

The case remains under active investigation by the Collision Reconstruction Unit at Delaware State Police Troop 7. Anyone with knowledge of the crash is urged to reach out to Master Corporal R. Albert or provide tips via social media or Delaware Crime Stoppers.

Support services are also available for those impacted by sudden loss, with the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit offering assistance around the clock.