Dover police are investigating a deadly single-vehicle accident that claimed the life of a young Delaware woman in the early morning hours Wednesday.
Emergency responders were called to the unit block of South New Street, near West Division Street, around 12:44 a.m. following reports of a vehicle collision. When officers arrived at the scene, they discovered a 2013 Nissan Murano had collided with a tree along the eastern edge of the road.
The driver, 26-year-old Aalyah Casson from Felton, Delaware, was found inside the vehicle with severe injuries. Despite immediate medical assistance from officers and paramedics, Casson died from her injuries.
According to the initial police investigation, Casson had been driving west on West Division Street before making a left turn onto South New Street while traveling at an excessive speed. The vehicle then veered off the roadway and crashed into the tree. Police determined that Casson was not using a seatbelt during the collision.
The Dover Police Department continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash. Authorities are requesting anyone with information about the incident to contact them at (302) 736-7111. Those who call can choose to remain anonymous.
The case has been assigned incident number 50-26-14980. Lieutenant Mark Hoffman serves as the Public Information Officer for the Dover Police Department and can be reached at [email protected].
