Crime & Safety
Child Struck On Sidewalk In Alexandria Crash: Police
Alexandria Police say a 9-year-old pedestrian was struck on the sidewalk when a vehicle left the roadway.
ALEXANDRIA, VA — A child was struck in an Old Town Alexandria crash Tuesday, according to Alexandria Police.
The crash happened around 2:38 p.m. in the 200 block of N. West Street. According to police, the driver struck a 9-year-old pedestrian when her vehicle left the roadway.
The driver remained on scene when police arrived. The child was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The driver went to the hospital with minor injuries.
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The driver was identified as Sarah Overman, 78, of Alexandria. No charges have been announced by police.
The crash is under investigation. Anyone with information can contact Officer Wes Vitale at 703-746-6178 or Wesley.Vitale@alexandriava.gov, or the police non-emergency line at 703-746-4444.
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