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- Jan. 13, 1950 -
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Delaware State Police Dept. Patch
Resided: DE, USA
Born: Unk  
Fallen: Jan. 13, 1950
Race/Sex: Caucasian Male / 36 yrs. of age
Agency
Dept: Delaware State Police
1441 N Dupont Highway  
Dover, DE   19901   USA
(302)739-5901
County: Kent
Dept. Type: State/Police
Hero's Rank: Corporal
Sworn Date: Unk
FBI Class: Crash
Weapon Class: Vehicle
Agency URL: Click Here
On The Job: 6 years
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender: No Info
Location: DE   USA   Fri. Jan. 13, 1950
Summary: Corporal LeKites was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver on US 113 near Selbyville, Delaware. He and another officer were investigating an accident when they heard a speeding car approaching the scene. Corporal LeKites stepped into the roadway in an attempt to stop the car. The driver of the vehicle slammed on his brakes, lost control, and then struck Corporal LeKites.

The driver then fled the scene, but was arrested several hours later.

Corporal LeKites had served with the agency for 6 years. He was survived by his wife and two sons.

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