The person at the center of this case
Tiffany Deanna Benallie
Cold Case · Open
2 years waiting · since 2024
TIFFANY DEANNA BENALLIE
Justice for Tiffany Deanna Benallie — the trail went cold in 2024, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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vehicle
Lead #1What type and color was the vehicle involved? Are there any identifying marks, damage, or distinctive features?
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suspect
Lead #2Who was driving the vehicle and why did they flee the scene?
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witness
Lead #3Were there any witnesses to the collision or the vehicle leaving the scene?
Tiffany Deanna Benallie was struck by a vehicle on Highway 491 near Shiprock, New Mexico at approximately 1 a.m. on May 18, 2024, in a hit-and-run incident that claimed her life. The driver fled the scene, leaving critical questions about the vehicle, driver identity, and circumstances of the collision unanswered. The FBI and Navajo Nation Department of Criminal Investigations are actively seeking public information to identify and apprehend the responsible party, with a $5,000 reward offered for leads.
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FBI Albuquerque Field Office and Navajo Nation Department of Criminal Investigations
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More leads to consider
Beyond the top three above — each detail below could be the thread that pulls this case open.
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evidence
Lead #4What physical evidence was recovered from the scene that could identify the vehicle?
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timeline
Lead #5Why was Tiffany on Highway 491 at 1 a.m., and what circumstances led to the collision?
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Source Narrative
Hit-and-Run Victim Shiprock, New Mexico May 18, 2024 The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Albuquerque Field Office and Navajo Nation Department of Criminal Investigations in New Mexico are seeking the public's assistance in identifying the individual(s) responsible for the death of Tiffany Deanna Benallie. At approximately 1 a.m., on May 18, 2024, Benallie was hit by a vehicle on Highway 491, mile marker 95, near Shiprock, New Mexico.
The driver of the vehicle left the scene. The FBI urges the public to come forward with any information about this crime.
Timeline of Events
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2024-05-18
01:00Hit-and-Run Incident
Tiffany Deanna Benallie was struck by a vehicle on Highway 491, mile marker 95, near Shiprock, New Mexico. The driver fled the scene.
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Case Information
Incident:May 18, 2024 at 1:00 AM
Last Updated:July 23, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:May 18, 2024 at 1:00 AM
Last Updated:July 23, 2026
Up to $5,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case