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: Dover Police Department Public Information Officer
Lieutenant Mark Hoffman Email: Mark.Hoffman@cj.state.de.us
Narrative: The Dover Police Department is investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian. The incident occurred shortly after 4:00a.m. on Monday, March 9th, 2026 when Victoria Bynes (54 year-old female) was crossing westbound across North DuPont Highway. While Bynes was crossing the highway on foot, a gray Chevrolet Equinox operated by a 29-year-old female was traveling in the left northbound lane of North DuPont Highway. The Equinox struck Bynes in the left travel lane and continued northbound, returning to the scene shortly after the collision. Bynes was wearing dark non-reflective clothing at the time. Responding officers and emergency medical personnel performed immediate life saving measures, however Bynes succumbed to her injuries shortly after.
The collision remains under active investigation by the Dover Police Department Collision Reconstruction Unit and are continuing to review all available evidence, including witness statements, scene evidence, and any potential video footage related to the incident.
At this time, no charges have been filed. However, the investigation is ongoing, and the case will be reviewed in its entirety upon completion. Any potential charges will be determined based on the findings of the investigation and in consultation with the Delaware Department of Justice.
Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who has additional information is asked to contact the Dover Police Department at 302-736-7145.
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