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News Release:10/242/0188/drg (6)
August 30, 2010
Fatal Crash in Franconia
Franconia Police District – Police responded to the area of Franconia Road and Cannon Lane for the report of a crash involving a car and a bicyclist. Shortly before 4:30 p.m. on Monday, August 30, three girls were riding their bicycles eastbound on a paved path on the north side of Franconia Road. Just prior to Cannon lane they attempted to cross to the south side of Franconia Road. The first two bicyclists crossed successfully; the third bicycle being ridden by 9-year-old Rebecca Johns of 5619 Clermont Drive in Alexandria was struck by a 2004 Mercury four-door sedan traveling westbound on Franconia Road.
Rebecca was transported to Inova Fairfax Hospital with life-threatening injuries; she died a short time later.
The 80-year-old, Alexandria-area man driving the Mercury remained on the scene. No charges have been placed. Speed and alcohol are not considered to be contributing factors in this crash. The investigation continues.
Parents, motorists, and children are all asked to remember that school starts next week and that it is everyone’s responsibility to keep the roadways as safe as possible in Fairfax County. The number of children walking and riding bicycles to and from school will dramatically increase.
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