Barbara Benson Obituary, Death; – The Dover Police Department is currently conducting a search for a suspect involved in a hit-and-run incident that occurred early Sunday, resulting in the death of a 62-year-old woman.

Authorities report that they were first alerted shortly after 2:45 a.m. on August 31 regarding a pedestrian who had been struck by a vehicle on North DuPont Highway. Upon their arrival, officers discovered and identified the victim as 62-year-old Barbara Benson. Unfortunately, Benson succumbed to her injuries at the scene.

Subsequently, officers learned that a vehicle had collided with Benson and fled the scene without stopping at approximately 2:20 a.m., nearly thirty minutes prior to the authorities being notified, as stated by officials. The investigation that followed reportedly indicated that a black Toyota Avalon was traveling south in the right lane of North DuPont Highway when it struck Benson.

Investigators have identified the suspect as Aaliyah Graves, a 24-year-old resident of Chestertown, Maryland. Although the Toyota has been found in Worton, Maryland, the whereabouts of Graves remain unknown, and arrest warrants have been issued for her apprehension.

The Dover Police Department urges anyone with information regarding Graves’ location to reach out to them at 302-736-7111.