With heavy hearts, family members, friends, and loved ones are mourning the loss of 37-year-old Ashley Benningfield, who died following a single-vehicle crash in Hermon, Maine, on Monday evening, November 9, 2026.
According to the Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to the crash on Billings Road near Bryant Road at approximately 8:45 p.m. Four people were inside the vehicle when authorities arrived. Sadly, Ashley was pronounced dead at the scene.
Three other occupants, including the driver, sustained serious injuries and were transported to Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center for treatment.
The sheriff’s office confirmed that its Criminal Investigation Unit, Accident Reconstruction Unit, and Drone Team are assisting with the investigation. The circumstances surrounding the crash remain under investigation.
Ashley’s sudden passing is a heartbreaking loss for those who knew and loved her. Although details about her personal life have not been widely shared, her life deserves to be remembered with dignity, compassion, and respect.
Our deepest condolences go out to Ashley’s family, friends, and everyone grieving this loss. May they find strength in one another and comfort in the memories they shared with her.
May Ashley Benningfield rest in peace. Her life mattered, and her memory will remain in the hearts of those who loved her.
