Crime & Safety
Pedestrian Killed In Fair Oaks Area: Police
A pedestrian was struck outside a crosswalk Tuesday morning, according to Fairfax County Police.
FAIRFAX, VA—Fairfax County Police say a pedestrian was struck and killed Tuesday morning in the Fair Oaks area.
Initial investigations found the pedestrian was trying to cross Lee Jackson Memorial Highway near Alder Woods Drive around 6 a.m. A 2017 Toyota Highlander driver struck the pedestrian as he crossed the road outside a crosswalk.
The pedestrian, identified as Ralph Johnson, 63, of Reston, was taken to the hospital and pronounced dead.
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The driver remained at the scene and is cooperating with police. Detectives say speed and alcohol were not factors for the driver, but alcohol may have been a factor for the pedestrian.
Police ask anyone with information about the crash to call the Crash Reconstruction Unit at 703-280-0543.
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Below is the approximate location of the crash.
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