Woman Dies After Being Struck by Vehicle on North DuPont Highway in Dover

A 54-year-old woman was killed early Monday morning while crossing North DuPont Highway in Dover. The driver of the vehicle that struck her returned to the scene, and Dover Police are investigating the incident.

Dover Police are investigating a deadly crash that claimed the life of a pedestrian early Monday morning on North DuPont Highway.

The incident happened around 4:06 a.m. on March 9th in the 200 block of North DuPont Highway’s northbound lanes. According to police, 54-year-old Victoria Bynes was walking across the roadway from east to west when she was struck by a gray Chevrolet Equinox.

The vehicle, driven by a 29-year-old woman, was traveling north in the left lane when the collision occurred. Police say the driver initially continued northbound after the impact but returned to the crash site a short time later.

Authorities noted that Bynes was dressed in dark clothing without reflective materials when the accident happened. Despite immediate efforts by responding officers and emergency medical teams to save her life, Bynes died from her injuries shortly after the crash.

The Dover Police Department’s Collision Reconstruction Unit is leading the investigation, examining all available evidence including witness accounts, physical evidence from the scene, and any surveillance video that may be relevant to the case.

No criminal charges have been filed at this time, though investigators stress the case remains active. Once the investigation is complete, officials will review all findings with the Delaware Department of Justice to determine if any charges are appropriate.

Police are asking anyone who saw the incident or has information about the crash to contact the Dover Police Department at 302-736-7145.

Case Details:
Incident Number: 50-26-7693
Date/Time: Monday, March 9th, 2026 at 4:06 a.m.
Location: 200 Block of North DuPont Highway (Northbound), Dover, DE
Contact: Lieutenant Mark Hoffman, Dover Police Public Information Officer
Email: Mark.Hoffman@cj.state.de.us