Woman in wheelchair killed in triple hit-run

A 58-year-old woman in a wheelchair was fatally struck while trying to cross a Wilmington street Tuesday evening, according to Delaware State Police.

About 6:35 p.m., Edith McFarland, who lived in the city, was trying to cross South Market Street (southbound Route 13) near the Fairview Inn.

The first vehicle that struck her was described as gold truck or SUV, which likely sustained front-end damage.

"After the impact, McFarland was ejected from her wheelchair into the southbound lanes of South Market Street, where she was then struck by two additional vehicles," according to a state police news release.

"It's a shame that none of the motorists stopped," said State Police spokesman Sgt. Paul Shavack. "We're out there looking for the vehicles."

McFarland was pronounced dead at the scene.

She began staying at the Fairview Inn last week, a motel employee told NBC10.

Anyone with information has several ways to help authorities. Phone the Crash Reconstruction Unit at 302-834-2620, Ext. 275, or Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333 (1-800-TIP-3333). Text a tip to 274637 (CRIMES) using the keyword DSP. Or go to www.tipsubmit.com.