DOVER Accident Update — Delaware State Police have identified 27-year-old Aubrie Barnes of Dover as the victim of a fatal single-vehicle rollover crash that occurred Sunday afternoon on Bay Road in Dover. The collision remains under investigation as authorities continue working to determine the circumstances surrounding the crash.
According to Delaware State Police, the crash happened at approximately 3:10 p.m. on Sunday, July 26, near Exit 93 on Bay Road. Investigators said Barnes was driving a Lexus GX when the vehicle entered the right merge lane of Bay Road after traveling through Exit 93.
A preliminary investigation found that the Lexus was traveling at an apparent high rate of speed and was changing lanes before the crash occurred. Police said the vehicle lost control, left the west edge of the roadway, and struck a center median Jersey barrier.
The impact caused the SUV to roll onto its side, resulting in significant damage to the vehicle. Barnes, who was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash, suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene, according to authorities.
No other vehicles were involved in the collision. The crash caused Bay Road to be closed for approximately four hours while Delaware State Police investigated the scene, collected evidence, and removed the damaged vehicle.
The Delaware State Police continue to investigate the fatal crash and are working to determine all contributing factors. Authorities have not released any additional details as the investigation remains ongoing.
Investigators are asking anyone who witnessed the crash or has information about the incident to contact Master Corporal W. Booth at (302) 698-8451. Tips may also be submitted through a private message to the Delaware State Police Facebook page or anonymously through Delaware Crime Stoppers at (800) 847-3333.
The investigation into the rollover crash remains active, and authorities continue to review all available information surrounding the collision.
