Incident Number: 50-25-31762
Date/Time: Sunday, August 31, 2025, at 2:20 a.m.
Location: 200 Block of North DuPont Highway
Contact: Dover Police Department Public Information Officer Master Corporal Ryan Schmid
Email: Ryan.Schmid@cj.state.de.us
Narrative: The Dover Police Department is investigating a fatal crash that resulted in the death 62-year-old Barbara Benson and are currently searching for the suspect, Aaliyah Graves, 24, of Chestertown, MD. The investigation began at 2:48 a.m. Sunday, when Dover Police received a call that a vehicle had struck a pedestrian in the 200 block of North DuPont Highway. Officers responded and located the victim, Ms. Benson. Sadly, Ms. Benson died on the scene as a result of her injuries sustained during the collision. The vehicle and driver that struck Ms. Benson were not on scene when Police arrived.
The ensuing investigation revealed that a black 2001 Toyota Avalon was traveling southbound on North DuPont Highway in the right lane and hit Ms. Benson. The vehicle did not stop and continued traveling. This occurred at approximately 2:20 a.m., 28 minutes before Police were notified of this incident.
Through investigative measures, Officers were able to identify the driver as Aaliyah Graves. Officers were also able to locate the vehicle in Worton, MD. Graves has still not been located and warrants are on file for her arrest.
If you have information on where Graves may be located, please contact Dover Police Department at 302-736-7111.
If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of crime or have lost a loved one to a sudden death and are in need of assistance, the Dover Police Victim Services Unit is available to provide help and guidance. You can contact the Victim Services Unit at Casey.Wilson@cj.state.de.us
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