DOVER, DE — A 54-year-old woman was killed while crossing North DuPont Highway early on March 9, according to police.
Victoria Bynes was walking in the 200 block of North DuPont Highway around 4 a.m. when she attempted to cross the northbound lanes. Authorities reported that Bynes was in the left lane when she was struck by a gray Chevrolet Equinox driven by a 29-year-old woman.
Following the collision, the Equinox continued north before returning to the scene shortly after, police said. Bynes was wearing dark, non-reflective clothing at the time of the incident.
First responders administered life-saving treatments, but Bynes succumbed to her injuries shortly thereafter. No charges have been filed as the investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information or video footage of this incident is urged to contact the Dover Police at (302) 736-7145.