FALLS CHURCH, VA — A woman was transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries Tuesday morning after being struck by a vehicle in the Seven Corners area of Fairfax County, according to police.
Fairfax County Police reported the crash at the intersection of Leesburg Pike and Rio Drive in a social media post at 8:09 a.m. Tuesday.
The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene, police said. Authorities did not immediately release the woman's identity or provide details about the circumstances leading up to the crash.
Detectives with the Fairfax County Police Department's Crash Reconstruction Unit were responding to investigate the collision, according to a follow-up police post.
Leesburg Pike was reduced to one lane in each direction while officers investigated the crash.
Police urged motorists to use alternate routes and avoid the area.
Additional information about the woman's condition, the vehicle involved and whether any charges might be filed was not immediately available.
This is a developing story. Check back with Patch for updates.
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