Information sought on fatal pedestrian crash in Lincolnia
Fairfax County police are seeking information about a fatal pedestrian crash near Little River Turnpike and Beauregard Street in Lincolnia at about 12 a.m. on Aug. 1.
The pedestrian, Angel Benito Matom Velasco, 19, of Alexandria, was on the roadway in the eastbound lanes when he was struck by the driver of a 2003 Lincoln Town Car.
Velasco was transported to a hospital in life-threatening condition and later pronounced deceased.
The family of Velasco has posted a GoFundMe request to help cover funeral expenses. “We want to provide Angel Benito Matom Velasco with a respectful service that celebrates who Angel Benito was: brother, son, and friend,” says the organizer, Janelly Ramirez.
The driver of the Lincoln was traveling eastbound on Little River Turnpike past Beauregard Street. The driver was uninjured and remained on the scene.
According to the FCPD, alcohol and speed do not appear to be factors for the driver. The circumstances surrounding the crash are still being investigated.
Detectives would like to speak to anyone who may have information about this crash. Call the Crash Reconstruction Unit at 703-280-0543. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Solvers.
Walk in the crosswalk, or roll the dice and jaywalk at midnight.
You assume you know the facts, background, and circumstances involved. Please don’t……
Exactly, a few weeks ago this women w a baby in a stroller wanted to cross in the middle of LRT across from Home Depot. I stopped and told her she was putting the baby’s life at risk and to use the crosswalk. All she could say w a Latino accent I’m sorry, I’m sorry and then continued to try to cross the road after I left. Although I tried to help her by stopping in the left lane, cars were passing me in the right lane. I told her doing this was dangerous to no avail! There is only so much the County can do w stupid.