UPDATE: Driver Charged in February 1 Fatal Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Crash

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Franconia Police District – A man has been arrested in connection with the fatal hit-and-run pedestrian crash that occurred on Feb 1 on Industrial Road near Backlick Road. Willams Claros, 52, of Alexandria, was arrested today and charged with involuntary manslaughter under the influence and felony hit-and-run. Claros was taken to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center and held on no bond.

Claros, Willam

Detectives from our Crash Reconstruction Unit worked extensively to identify the vehicle and driver through their investigative leads.

Anyone who may have information on the crash is asked to contact the Crash Reconstruction Unit witness phone line: 703-280-0543. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Solvers by visiting http://fairfaxcrimesolvers.org, or calling 1-866-411-TIPS (8477). They can also be sent in via text by texting “TIP187” plus the message to CRIMES (274637). Text STOP to 274637 to cancel or HELP to 274637 for help. Message and data rates may apply. Anonymous tipsters are eligible for cash rewards of $100 to $1000 if their information leads to an arrest.

(Original release date: February 1, 2020)

Fatal Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Crash in Springfield

Franconia Police District – Detectives from our Crash Reconstruction Unit are asking for the public’s assistance identifying a vehicle and its driver involved in a crash that resulted in the death of a pedestrian. Our officers responded to the report of a hit-and-run crash involving a pedestrian on Industrial Road near Backlick Road, at approximately 1 a.m. The pedestrian was walking in the right lane of westbound Industrial Road and was hit by a dark colored SUV traveling westbound on Industrial Road. The SUV did not stop and was last seen traveling north on Backlick Road. The pedestrian, 29-year-old David Velasquez, of Arlington, was taken to the hospital where he died from his injuries. Speed and alcohol are unknown factors for the driver. Alcohol is believed to be a factor for the pedestrian.

Anyone with information about this crash is asked to contact our Crash Reconstruction Unit at 703-280-0543.

This is the 3rd pedestrian fatality in the county to date in 2020.

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