Crime & Safety
Pedestrian Walking Dog Killed In Dale City: Police
A vehicle that went onto a sidewalk struck and killed a woman walking her dog Thursday morning, according to Prince William County Police.
WOODBRIDGE, VA — A woman died in a crash while walking her dog in Dale City Thursday, according to Prince William County Police.
Police responded around 6:37 a.m. Thursday to Mapledale Drive near Miles Court for the pedestrian crash. The investigation found a 2020 Nissan Versa heading south on Mapledale Drive was approaching the intersection with Miles Ct. when the vehicle left the roadway. The vehicle went onto the sidewalk, striking the pedestrian walking her dog.
The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene. She was identified as Maria Isabel Cardozo, 57, of Woodbridge. The dog was later found uninjured near the victim's residence.
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The driver of the striking vehicle, a 30-year-old man from Woodbridge, remained at the scene and was not injured. Police do not believe drugs or alcohol were factors for the driver. Charges are pending.
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