Pedestrian Struck and Killed on Franconia Road

Police are currently investigating a fatal crash that happened along Franconia Road near the on-ramp for I-395/I-95 Wednesday afternoon.

According to an FCPD news release, preliminary investigation of the accident shows that a woman was crossing the street, not in a crosswalk, around 2 p.m. when a 2002 Ford pickup struck and killed her.

Detectives are still working on confirming the woman's identity and notifying her next of kin, police say. Speed and alcohol do not seem to be factors on the part of the driver, according to police officials.

 The crash is under investigation by Crash Reconstruction Unit detectives. If anyone has additional information, please call Crime Solvers by phone at 1-866-411-TIPS/8477, e-mail at www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org or text “TIP187” plus your message to CRIMES/274637 or call Fairfax County Police at 703-691-2131.

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