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State Police seeking information in deadly shooting, crash on I-95 in Delaware County

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Published  September 20, 2024 11:39am EDT
Delaware County
FOX 29 Philadelphia

State Police seeking information in deadly shooting, crash on I-95 in Delaware County

The family of Clinton Martin join Pennsylvania State Police to ask for information about who shot their loved one on I-95 that soon after caused a crash that killed Joshua Waltz.

The Brief

    • Police say Clinton Martin was driving home from work on I-95 near Ridley when he was shot by someone in another car.
    • Martin, wounded by gunfire, struck a concrete barrier on the right side of the highway then struck Joshua Waltz who was standing outside of his disabled vehicle in the shoulder of the highway near the 476 on ramp.
    • Both men were pronounced dead at the scene for the crash. 
    • State Police on Friday asked for information about the deadly incident, and offered a $4,000 cash reward for tips that lead to an arrest.

MEDIA, Pa. - Pennsylvania State Police on Friday asked the public for information about a deadly shooting and crash that happened last week on I-95. 

Investigators say last Friday night Joshua Waltz struck debris on I-95 near Ridley Township, and pulled his disabled car onto the shoulder on the 476 on ramp. 

Shortly before Waltz car became disabled, investigators believe Clinton Martin was driving home from work when his car was hit by gunfire from another vehicle.

Waltz was standing near the rear of his car when investigators say the wounded Martin hit a concrete barrier on the right side of the highway, then struck Waltz.

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Both men were pronounced dead at the scene of the crash, according to police. It's unknown what caused the deadly shooting that lead to the fatal crash.

Martin's family joined Pennsylvania State Police on Friday, calling Martin a "lovable guy" who worked his way up to a manager position at Dollar Tree. 

"We are heartbroken, we are still piecing together that our son is not coming home," Martin's mother told reporters.

State Police are offering a $4,000 reward to anyone who has information that leads to an arrest.