Reward increased in fatal April 30 hit-and-run case

11:11 a.m., June 5, 2012--Newark Police have announced an increase in the reward for information about the fatal hit-and-run collision on April 30 that killed Helen Yang. 

Leon Weiner & Associates Inc., owner of Main Towers Apartment Complex, has added $2,500 to the previous $10,000 reward offered by Ms. Yang's family.  The reward is for material information leading to the arrest and conviction of the driver involved. 

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Ms. Yang was crossing Library Avenue near the Newark Free Library when she was struck and killed by a vehicle traveling southbound. The driver did not stop after the collision. 

According to Newark Police, the striking vehicle may have been a black 1998 to 2002  four-door Honda Accord and it may have sustained right side damage during the collision. 

Persons with information should contact Newark Police at 302-366-7110, ext. 450, or visit the department at 220 Elkton Rd., Newark.

In addition, Crime Stoppers will pay up to an additional $1,000. To provide anonymous information to Delaware Crime Stoppers, call 1-800-TIP-3333 or visit www.tipsubmit.com.  The two rewards are independent of each other.