Police: Woman Dies After Being Struck by Car on Lee Highway

A Fairfax County woman has died after being struck by a car Wednesday morning as she crossed Lee Highway, according to Fairfax County Police.

The 52-year-old woman was crossing the road Wednesday at about 6:23 a.m. in the direction of the metro parking lot just east of Stone Road when she was struck by a Toyota Camry, police said.

The woman suffered severe, life-threatening injuries in the crash, according to police, and was transported to Fair Oaks Hospital, where she died. Police identified the woman as Pavithra Kenjige.

The driver of the Toyota was a 39-year-old man from Culpeper.

Crash Reconstruction Unit detectives are investigating the crash; neither speed nor alcohol appear to be factors.

Police did not say if any overhead street lights were out where the woman was crossing the road. Either local jurisdictions or power companies are responsible for maintaining street lights. Many street lights are out across Northern Virginia.

Over the past three years, more than 400 pedestrians have been struck and injured in crashes on Fairfax County roadways, according to police.

Fairfax County police urge walkers, motorists, and bicyclists to pay close attention to pedestrian safety rules, such as crossing with a light and using a crosswalk.

Police note that both pedestrians and motorists are equally responsible for observing laws and safety practices related to pedestrian right of way.

More information regarding pedestrian safety may be found at http://www.dmv.virginia.gov/safety/#programs/pedestrian/index.asp