Delaware
Community pushes for safety improvements at Wilmington, Delaware intersection where a child was fatally struck
WILMINGTON, Del. (CBS) — It has been four weeks since a 10-year-old boy was killed while walking home from school in Wilmington, and now there are calls for change to make safety improvements at the intersection where the crash happened.
He may have only been 10, but James Messick left a lasting impact on his family and his community.
“He was very loud, and we miss that so much. It’s so quiet in here right now,” said Tiffany Rodriguez, James’ mother.
Rodriguez said her little boy was always trying to be funny and silly. He was a great big brother, but more than anything James loved being a kid.
“Every time he did accomplish something like walking himself to and from school it was a big thing, and he would get really proud of himself for doing it,” said Rodriguez, as her eyes welled with tears.
On May 6, Messick was walking home from school with his best friend near Centerville and Faulkland Roads. That’s when police said a 17-year-old driver lost control and struck the boys before eventually crashing into a home on the same street. His 12-year-old friend was treated for injuries, but Messick died at the hospital.
“It’s still just as devastating now as it was back then,” said Michelle Beck, who lives two homes down from where the crash occurred.
Beck said she stops by a large memorial near the intersection twice a day. A tree has been planted in James’ honor, and another neighbor refills the fuel in a lantern to keep the flame burning day and night.
“I just want to make sure that everything looks really good for James, and I talk to him,” Beck said.
New Castle County Police said the crash remains under investigation, and at this time no charges have been filed.
As Rodriguez grieves, she said her neighbor’s support has been helpful.
“I’m very appreciative I’m getting the support to keep his memory alive,” she said.
Neighbors push for change
Many people living in the Faulkland Heights neighborhood said the intersection at Centerville and Faulkland Roads is downright dangerous, and something needs to be done.
“Why it had to take a poor little boy like James to get killed to bring up all this is terrible. Something should have been done a long time ago,” said Barbara Beck, who has lived in the neighborhood for 57 years.
Neighbors said drivers constantly speed through the intersection, and CBS News Philadelphia cameras caught a car running the red light Friday.
Beck said her car was totaled in 2019 as it sat parked outside her home on Centerville Road.
“Three other cars on Centerville Road also have also been hit within the past five years,” Beck said.
After Messick was killed, several neighbors contacted the Delaware Department of Transportation and state representatives pushing for safety improvements.
Hughes: “What’s your fear?”
Beck: “Anything like this ever happening again. It can’t…it can’t. It’s just devastating.”
DelDOT told CBS News Philadelphia it recently performed a safety review of the intersection and it’s replacing and adding signage in the area to remind drivers of the 35-mph speed limit, and that children are walking in the area.
Messick’s mom said she’s thankful for her neighbors’ efforts to help prevent another tragedy.
“I think that’s very important. It’s very bittersweet because I feel like why did it have to come to this?” Rodriguez said.
New Castle County Police said its traffic services unit has been out several times since the crash addressing the ongoing speeding concerns.
For many people in Delaware, the UDairy Creamery is a favorite spot for a scoop of ice cream.
Whether customers are ordering guava sherbet, butter pecan or one of the creamery’s many other flavors, the University of Delaware shop has built a loyal following over the past 15 years.
But almost as soon as the creamery opened on the university’s South Campus, it outgrew its space.
“It was always a little too small and a little too tough to come in and leave at the same time,” said Jen Rodammer of the UDairy Creamery.
Connected to the University of Delaware’s College of Agriculture, the creamery offers products that go beyond ice cream. Everything starts with the university’s agricultural programs.
“We sell honey from our apiary, we sell wool blankets for our sheep, we have Angus beef cuts available too, so we are really the connector between the college and everything we do here,” Rodammer said.
For now, customers can visit a temporary pop-up version of the creamery inside the ice rink next door while construction continues on the main building.
The renovation project, which has closed the creamery’s longtime home and impacted traffic near Townsend Hall, is designed to create a larger and more accessible space. University officials say visitors can expect quicker service, additional seating and more room to enjoy their ice cream.
“So our patio is being completely redone. There’s gonna be benches, chairs, tables and just a lot more friendly and welcoming,” Rodammer said. “It’s not just gonna be the creamery. It’s botanical gardens also.”
By late August, one of the biggest changes will be a stronger connection between the creamery and the University of Delaware’s botanical garden trails, which are free and open to the public. Visitors will be able to walk the trails and see the cows that help produce the milk used in the creamery’s ice cream.
The expansion comes after years of growth for a business that Rodammer said was originally expected to be much smaller.
“I don’t think they thought it was gonna be more than a mom and pop shop. And it really changed quickly. We’ve become a community staple, which is really exciting for us,” she said.
This story was originally reported for broadcast by NBC Philadelphia. AI tools helped convert the story to a digital article, and an NBC Philadelphia journalist edited the article for publication.
Claiming lottery in Delaware
18 states have laws that allow national lottery prize jackpot winners to remain anonymous, but is Delaware among them?
The Delaware Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at Wednesday, June 3, 2026 results for each game:
Winning Powerball numbers from June 3 drawing
14-16-38-55-64, Powerball: 12, Power Play: 3
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Winning Play 3 numbers from June 3 drawing
Day: 5-0-5
Night: 5-6-4
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Winning Play 4 numbers from June 3 drawing
Day: 4-8-0-2
Night: 6-7-3-9
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Winning Multi-Win Lotto numbers from June 3 drawing
03-07-10-27-28-32
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Winning Lotto America numbers from June 3 drawing
02-05-19-22-24, Star Ball: 06, ASB: 04
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Winning Play 5 numbers from June 3 drawing
Day: 9-0-2-7-1
Night: 4-8-0-0-3
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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
- Sign the Ticket: Establish legal ownership by signing the back of your ticket with an ink pen.
- Prizes up to $599: Claim at any Delaware Lottery Retailer, in person at the Delaware Lottery Office, or mail your signed ticket and claim form; print your name/address on the ticket’s back and keep a copy/photo for records. By mail, send original tickets and documentation to: Delaware Lottery, 1575 McKee Road, Suite 102, Dover, DE 19904.
- Prizes up to $2,500: Claim in person at Delaware Lottery Retailer Claim Centers throughout Kent, Sussex and New Castle Counties.
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Check previous winning numbers and payouts at Delaware Lottery.
Can I claim a jackpot prize anonymously in Delaware?
Fortunately for First State residents, the Delaware Lottery allows winners remain anonymous. Unlike many other states that require a prize be over a certain jackpot, Delawareans can remain anonymous no matter how much, or how little, they win.
How long do I have to claim my prize in Delaware?
Tickets are valid for up to one year past the drawing date for drawing game prizes or within one year of the announced end of sales for Instant Games, according to delottery.com.
When are the Delaware Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 10:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 11:00 p.m. on Tuesday and Friday.
- Play 3, 4: Daily at 1:58 p.m. and 7:57 p.m., except Sunday afternoon.
- Multi-Win Lotto: 7:57 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
- Lucky for Life: Daily at 10:38 p.m.
- Lotto America: 11:00 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
Missed a draw? Peek at the past week’s winning numbers.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Delaware Online digital operations manager. You can send feedback using this form.
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