Bear spotted in Delaware neighborhood, killed by car, police say – NBC10 Philadelphia

The story of Delaware’s youngest wandering bear came to a tragic end after state police said the bear was hit and killed by a car Tuesday night.

The bear, which police named “Delabear,” was hit on Route 1 near School Bell Road in New Castle County, according to police.

DelDOT removed the bear’s body from the road and the driver of the vehicle was not injured, police said.