Police are searching for the driver who fatally struck a father of three in Wilmington and then took off, leaving the victim's family heartbroken and searching for answers.
Police are searching for the driver who fatally struck a father of three in Wilmington and then took off, leaving the victim's family heartbroken and searching for answers.
The incident happened just after 9 p.m. Monday along Fries Avenue, close to the Food for Less on West G Street. Investigators said the victim, who was identified by his family as Juan Areyan, was reportedly lighting fireworks when he was run over by a driver in an SUV. Police say the SUV was heading north "at a high rate of speed" when it struck Areyan. He was dragged under the SUV for about 85 feet before becoming dislodged and then being hit by a second vehicle leaving the parking lot. The driver of the second vehicle stayed at the first, but the SUV driver fled.Family members described Areyan as a loving father to his 3-year-old son, 10-year-old daughter and an 18-year-old son who is currently serving in the Navy.
"We're looking for the people that did this, we do want justice," said Areyan's fiancée Cassie Hill. "It was a reckless driver in front of our house."A $50,000 reward is available to anyone who provides information leading an arrest.
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