Incident Number: 50-26-14980
Date/Time: Wednesday, May 6th, 2026 at approximately 12:44 a.m.
Location: Unit Block of South New Street, just south of West Division Street, 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 single-vehicle fatal crash that occurred early Wednesday morning.
At approximately 12:44 a.m., Dover Police officers responded to the Unit Block of S. New Street, just south of West Division Street, for a reported motor vehicle crash. Upon arrival, officers located a 2013 Nissan Murano that had struck a tree on the east side of the roadway.
Officers located the driver, identified as 26-year-old Aalyah Casson of Felton, DE, suffering from serious injuries inside the vehicle. Officers and emergency medical personnel immediately rendered medical aid; however, Casson later succumbed to her injuries.
The preliminary investigation revealed that Casson was traveling westbound on West Division Street when she turned left onto S. New Street at a high rate of speed. After turning onto S. New Street, the vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree. Investigators determined that Casson was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash.
The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Dover Police Department at (302) 736-7111. Callers may remain anonymous.
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