Crime & Safety
26-Year-Old Pedestrian Killed In Crash: Police
Authorities believe alcohol was a factor for the pedestrian but not the driver, although speed was being investigated, police said.
GREAT FALLS, VA — A 26-year-old pedestrian from Reston died early Saturday in a crash in Great Falls, according to police.
Officers responded around 3:45 a.m. to Leesburg Pike and Downey Drive, police said, adding the driver initially left the scene but quickly returned.
Detectives determined Giomarie Davila-Ocasio entered the road in the westbound lanes of Leesburg Pike and was struck by a 2016 Ford Explorer, according to police, who said Davila-Ocasio was declared dead at the scene.
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Authorities believe alcohol was a factor for Davila-Ocasio but not the driver, police said, adding speed was also being investigated.
Anyone with information is asked to call 703-280-0543, or anonymously submit tips through Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-8477 or by downloading the P3 Tips app for Fairfax County Crime Solvers, according to police. Anonymous tipsters are eligible for cash rewards.
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