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Fatal Traffic Accident

11/05/2021 3:32 PM

Fatal Traffic Accident

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November 5, 2021

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On November 5, 2021 at 6:03 AM, City of Fairfax Police responded to the intersection of Fairfax Boulevard and Jermantown Road for a traffic accident involving a motor vehicle and a pedestrian. Investigation revealed the striking vehicle was in the eastbound right thru lane of Fairfax Boulevard with a green traffic signal. The vehicle struck a pedestrian in the roadway who was not in the crosswalk.  The victim, Dilia Escobar Romero, 48, of Fairfax died as a result of her injuries. The driver of the vehicle remained on scene.

It was determined that speed and alcohol did not contribute to the crash.

Media Contact:  Sergeant Brock Rutter, Public Information Officer (703) 273-2889 or police.information@fairfaxva.gov


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