FCPD issues plea for safety to drivers, pedestrians after spate of fatal crashes
Summary
Motorcycle Crash Woodlawn Virginia in Woodlawn, Virginia: Five fatal crashes occurred in Fairfax County over the last two days, killing four pedestrians and one motorcyclist. The incidents took place at Richmond Highway and Frye Road in Woodlawn, Little River Turnpike at Southland Avenue in Lincolnia, a Leesburg Pike service road in Seven Corners, Gallows Road near the Mosaic District in Merrifield, and an unnamed fifth location. Several drivers were cited for DUI or pending lab analysis, and speed was cited as a contributing factor in all crashes. Police are distributing pamphlets to pedestrians and holding a press conference to urge adherence to traffic rules amid rising pedestrian fatalities.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Unnamed Pedestrian | Pedestrian | Fatal |
| Unnamed Cyclist | Cyclist | Fatal |
Original reporting
FCPD issues plea for safety to drivers, pedestrians after spate of fatal crashes | FFXnow