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News Release: 10/318/0107/tjw/(2)
November 23, 2010
UPDATE: Bicyclist Succumbs to Injuries
The bicyclist involved in the November 14 crash succumbed to his injuries. Christopher Benton, 2306 Windsor Road in Alexandria, was pronounced dead at 5:16 a.m. on Monday, November 22.
Crash Reconstruction detectives are still looking for witnesses to the crash. Sign boards will be posted in the area of Fort Hunt Road and Belle Haven Road and 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.
Police Seek Witnesses in Crash Involving Bicyclist
Mount Vernon Police District – Crash Reconstruction detectives are seeking witnesses to a crash that occurred on Sunday, November 14 near the intersection of Fort Hunt Road and Belle Haven Road. Around 3 p.m., a bicyclist was headed eastbound on Belle Haven Road. At the same time, a four-door 2005 Toyota Corolla attempted to turn left onto Fort Hunt from westbound Belle Haven. The bicyclist and vehicle collided and the man, age 51, was thrown from his bike. He was medevaced to the hospital with life-threatening injuries; he remains in life-threatening condition.
Detectives ask anyone who may have witnessed this crash 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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