
A pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run on Leesburg Pike late last night.
The crash happened on the 5600 block of Leesburg Pike in the Bailey’s Crossroads area, according to the Fairfax County Police Department.
Police said that the striking car fled the area. The pedestrian was pronounced dead on scene.
Westbound Leesburg Pike was closed around 11 p.m. last night.
FCPD did not immediately release any other information about the incident.
Officers are investigating a motor vehicle crash involving a pedestrian in the 5600 block of Leesburg Pike in Falls Church. The pedestrian was pronounced deceased onscene. Striking vehicle fled the scene. WB Leesburg Pike is closed. Please avoid the area. #FCPD pic.twitter.com/QUbhaTv4QY
— Fairfax County Police (@FairfaxCountyPD) October 27, 2022
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