Crime & Safety
Pedestrian Dies After Hit And Run, Driver Of Maroon Car With Front-End Damage Sought: Cops
A pedestrian who was hit by a car in Dumfries last month died on Thursday, police said. Now, police are looking for the car that hit him.
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, VA — A 60-year-old man who was struck by a car in Triangle last month has died, according to the Prince William County Police Department. The man was identified as William Francis Fisher, a Dumfries resident.
Authorities are still looking for the vehicle that struck Fisher on Sept. 30 in Triangle. The driver of a red or maroon vehicle fled the scene after hitting Fisher, police said.
After Fisher's death, officials conducted an autopsy. The autopsy confirmed that Fisher died as a result of injuries suffered when he was struck.
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After their initial investigation, officers determined that Fisher was walking in a dimly-lit section of the roadway. Then, he was a hit by a maroon-colored vehicle, police said.
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Fisher fell to the ground in the eastbound lane of the road, according to the police report. Another motorist found him and contacted police. Fisher was flown to a nearby hospital to receive treatment for his life-threatening injuries.
Anyone with more information about the hit and run is encouraged to contact the Prince William County Police Department's tipline at 703-792-7000. Tips can also be submitted online.
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