Passenger in Alexandria Crash in Critical Condition: Police

The Alexandria Police Department is investigating a crash that has sent the passenger to the hospital in critical condition, according to police.

Police say the driver fled the scene and was apprehended and charged with DUI and Felony Hit and Run.

The crash took place in the early hours Friday morning, at approximately 2:26 a.m., at the intersection of North Beauregard Street and North Armistead Street.

Police responded to the intersection for a single vehicle crash. Initial investigation revealed a black truck ran off the road at the intersection then struck a street sign and a parked vehicle, according to police. The driver of the striking vehicle fled the scene and was apprehended nearby a short time later, police said.

The passenger, a 25 year-old male, was transported to Fairfax Hospital and is in critical condition, police said. The driver of the vehicle, Richard Ressa, 27, of Falls Church, sustained minor injuries, according to police.

The Crash Reconstruction Team is investigating the incident. The investigation is ongoing.

Alexandria Police ask that anyone with information regarding the accident contact Officer Greg Holden at 703.746.6184.