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News Release: 09/233/0439/CSN/(1)
August 21, 2009
UPDATE – Victim Identified
A woman killed during an early morning crash on Friday, August 21 has been identified as Usha R. Menon, of 6326 Betsy Ross Court in Centreville. Speed and alcohol do not appear to be factors in the crash.
Fatal Pedestrian Crash in the Centreville Area
Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred on New Braddock Road near Singletons Way on Friday, August 21. Officers were called to the intersection around 5:50 a.m. They located a deceased woman in the roadway and the striking vehicle nearby.
The investigation is in its early stages; however, it appears the 64-year-old victim was attempting to cross New Braddock Road when she was struck by a Honda Accord, driven by a 26-year-old woman. The victim was not in a crosswalk. The victim’s identification is pending the notification of next of kin.
Pedestrian safety is a high priority of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. For information about the Fairfax County Pedestrian Program, go to http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/fcdot/pedestrian/.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Solvers by phone at 1-866-411-TIPS/8477, e-mail at www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org or text “TIP187” plus your message to CRIMES/274637 or call Fairfax County Police at 703-691-2131.
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