Crime & Safety
Falls Church Mother And Girl Struck In Hit-And-Run: Police
A car that struck a mother and daughter in Bailey's Crossroads did not stop after the crash.
BAILEY'S CROSSROADS, VA—A hit-and-run injured a Falls Church mother and her 12-year-old daughter as they were crossing the road Saturday night in Bailey's Crossroads.
The crash happened around 10 p.m. on Columbia Pike near Tyler Street. Fairfax County Police say the car did not stop or return to the scene after hitting the two victims.
The victims were using a crosswalk, but detectives say conditions were rainy and dark at the time. Investigations show speed was likely not a factor in the crash.
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The car is described as a dark blue newer model Mercedes. A license plate number was not available.
Anyone with information about the crash, driver, or car involved is asked to call 703-280-0543 or submit a tip online through Crime Solvers.
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