DOVER, DE — Delaware State Police are asking for the public’s help in a fatal hit-and-run crash that killed 73-year-old Michael Barrett in Seaford last Friday. Investigators want to identify and locate a red or maroon vehicle described as a vehicle of interest in the case. Police said the vehicle may have damage to the right front headlight area. The Collision Reconstruction Unit is continuing to investigate the crash and is seeking anyone with information to come forward.
Vehicle Of Interest
State police released the update on July 31 and said the investigation remains active through Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit. The appeal focuses on a pictured vehicle that investigators believe may be connected to the crash. While police did not release additional details about the circumstances of the collision in the update, they emphasized the need to identify the car and its driver. The request for public assistance suggests investigators are still working to piece together the sequence of events that led to Barrett’s death. Authorities did not say whether the vehicle was found near the scene or seen leaving it.
How To Share Tips
Anyone with information relevant to the investigation is asked to contact Master Corporal K. Argo at 302-644-5020. Tips can also be sent through a private Facebook message to Delaware State Police or to Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333. Police are urging people who may have seen a red or maroon vehicle with front-end damage to get in touch, even if the detail seems minor. Investigators did not specify a deadline for tips, and the public request remains open as the case moves forward. The department is using multiple channels to widen the search for leads.
Support For Victims
Alongside the investigation, Delaware State Police pointed victims, witnesses and families facing sudden loss to the department’s Victim Services Unit and the Delaware Victim Center. The hotline is available 24 hours a day through 1-800-VICTIM-1, or 1-800-842-8461. People may also email DSP_VictimServicesMail@delaware.gov for help and resources. Police said the service is available to anyone who has been affected by a crime or a sudden death and needs support. The notice was included as part of the same public update about the Seaford crash.
Case Investigation Continues
The crash remains under investigation, and state police have not announced any arrests or identified a suspect in the July 25 fatal collision. Barrett’s death prompted the latest public appeal as detectives work to match the vehicle description with possible witnesses or video evidence. Officials have not said how the crash unfolded or whether anyone else was injured. For now, investigators are relying on the community to help them locate the vehicle and move the case forward. The department said information from the public could be crucial to the ongoing reconstruction effort.