Crime & Safety
Pedestrian Killed In Crash On Richmond Highway: Police
Fairfax County Police say the crash caused the first pedestrian fatality of the year in the county.
BELLE HAVEN, VA — A pedestrian was killed after a vehicle hit her on Richmond Highway Thursday, according to Fairfax County Police. This was the first pedestrian fatality in Fairfax County this year.
Around 8 p.m., the pedestrian was crossing Richmond Highway near South Kings Highway when a southbound 2001 Toyota Corolla struck her. The victim was taken to the hospital and died of her injuries.
The pedestrian was identified as Peace Nana Asante, 51.
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Police believe the pedestrian was outside the crosswalk when the crash happened. The driver stayed on the scene and is cooperating with detectives. Alcohol is likely not a factor in the crash, but police have not determined if speed contributed to the crash.
Anyone with information about the crash can call Crash Reconstruction Unit at 703-280-0543.
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