Tag: pedestrians
Driver charged in fatal pedestrian crash
Alexandria Police have identified the driver and victim in a fatal pedestrian crash on Route 7 at Dawes Avenue on April 16. Abdullahi Mumin, age 19, was struck in a hit-and-run crash at about 8:40 p.m. He was rushed to Inova Fairfax Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. The driver, Jilmar Doria-Medina, 42, of … Continued
Pedestrian struck by drunk driver on Route 7
A man was arrested for driving under the influence following a hit-and-run pedestrian crash on Route 7 at about 8:20 p.m. on April 16. The pedestrian, an adult male, was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries, the Fairfax County Police Department reports. The crash happened at King Street and Dawes Avenue in the City … Continued
Pedestrian crashes continue to rise
The number of pedestrian and bike fatalities in Northern Virginia as of Dec. 4 is double the number for all of 2023, according to a report by Northern Virginia Families for Safe Streets. An analysis of VDOT’s Traffic Records Electronic Data System shows there were 11 pedestrian and bicyclist fatalities from crashes in Northern Virginia … Continued
FCDOT outlines options for Gallows Road
Community members had lots of questions and concerns about a proposed overhaul of Gallows Road at a well-attended meeting on Nov. 21 at Woodburn Elementary School. Fairfax County Department of Transportation officials explained the options under consideration for improving safety and traffic flow along the corridor. The entire project – between Annandale and Tysons – … Continued
ActiveFairfax would improve connections for pedestrians and bicyclists
The Fairfax County Transportation Department is seeking community input on a plan to improve transportation access for pedestrians and bicyclists.
A crash on Edsall Road highlights the need for a pedestrian signal
A crash on Nov. 11 on Edsall Road is reigniting Bren Mar Park residents to step up their push for pedestrian improvements.
Man dies from injuries in pedestrian crash
A man injured in a pedestrian crash last month in Seven Corners was pronounced deceased on Oct. 13.
Train crash victims identified
The Fairfax County Police Department identified the victims killed by a train on June 5. Diego Arriaza, 28, of Annandale, Yeraldin Pardo, 28, of Lincolnia, and her 8-year-old child were on the elevated train tracks at Lake Accotink Park shortly before 8:30 p.m. when they were hit by a northbound Norfolk Southern freight train. Detectives … Continued
Drivers now must stop at crosswalks
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on May 7 approved a measure to improve pedestrian safety. The board updated the county code to match the state code requiring drivers to stop – not just yield – for pedestrians at unsignalized intersections. It also prohibits drivers from overtaking vehicles stopped for pedestrians. Violators can be charged … Continued
Supervisors considering tougher rules to protect pedestrians
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors is considering amending the County Code to require drivers to stop – not just yield – for pedestrians. At its April 16 meeting, the board authorized a public hearing to be held on May 7 on a new rule to require drivers to stop for pedestrians crossing in the … Continued
Board approves pedestrian improvements
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on Dec. 5 approved $23.4 million to improve the transportation infrastructure for pedestrians and bicyclists. The active transportation package includes several projects in Mason District: The transportation funds will be allocated as follows: In April, the board approved $920,000 for an intersection improvement project at Columbia Pike and Tyler … Continued
Pedestrian struck by a bus in Annandale
A pedestrian was struck by a Metrobus at around 10:40 p.m. on Dec. 4 at Little River Turnpike and Hummer Road in Annandale, the Fairfax County Police Department reports. The victim, an adult female, was trapped under the bus and had severe head wounds. She was transported to the hospital and is currently in a … Continued
Public officials remember the pedestrians killed on the road
Public officials from Fairfax County, Arlington, and Alexandria took part in the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims Nov. 19 to remember the pedestrians killed in crashes during the past year and to talk about the need for safer streets. The event, held at Wakefield High School in Arlington, was hosted by Northern … Continued
Pedestrian safety improved on Route 7
In a follow-up to a meeting on pedestrian safety for Leesburg Pike in Culmore in August 2022, transportation officials presented an update at a community meeting Oct. 25 on what has been done and what’s in the pipeline. Culmore residents – along with CASA and the Coalition for Smarter Growth – have been complaining about … Continued
Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run crash
There was a fatal pedestrian hit-and-run crash on the northbound I-495 service road heading toward Route 50 at about 9:15 p.m. on Sept. 24, the Virginia State Police reports. The pedestrian, Douglas C. Haskett II, 55, of Ashburn, was struck by a Chevrolet Traverse. Haskett died at the scene. During the course of the crash … Continued