Crime & Safety

Pedestrian Struck in Parking Lot Crosswalk in Sterling: Police

The victim suffered non life-threatening injuries, according to the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office; driver was cited for multiple offenses.

ASHBURN, VA — A pedestrian in a crosswalk was hit by a woman making a left turn Thursday in the 45400 block of Dulles Crossing Plaza, according to the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office.

The victim was taken to a nearby hospital with non life-threatening injuries.

The driver, Gifty A. Otetu, 38, of Potomac Falls, was charged with reckless driving, driving without a license and no vehicle registration.

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Around 12:30 p.m., Otetu, driving a 2005 Acura MDX, turned left in a parking lot and hit the victim in the crosswalk.


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