Pedestrian killed in a hit-and-run crash in Seven Corners

A pedestrian was struck and killed in a hit-and-run crash shortly before 1:30 a.m. on May 26 at the intersection of Arlington Boulevard and Patrick Henry Drive in Seven Corners, the Fairfax County Police Department reports.

Preliminarily, detectives from the Crash Reconstruction Unit determined that an adult male was crossing Arlington Boulevard from north to south within the crosswalk but against the pedestrian signal when he was struck by a light-colored sedan traveling eastbound. The driver fled the scene.

Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department personnel transported the pedestrian to a hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. His name is being withheld pending notification to next of kin.

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Detectives are working on identifying the driver and determining whether speed and alcohol were involved.

Anyone with information about this crash is urged to call the Crash Reconstruction Unit at 703-280-0543. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Solvers.