Pedestrian Dies After Being Struck by SUV in Lorton

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Franconia Police District – A 52-year-old woman died this morning after being struck crossing Lorton Station Boulevard.

Detectives from our Crash Reconstruction Unit continue to investigate the fatal crash that occurred at 4:58 p.m. yesterday in the area of Lorton Station Boulevard and Old Beech Court in Lorton. Preliminarily, detectives determined Helen Bahta Oukubazghi of Lorton was crossing Lorton Station Boulevard near Old Beech Court. The driver of a black 2015 Chevrolet Equinox was traveling south on Lorton Station Boulevard and struck Oukubazghi in the roadway. The driver of the Chevrolet left the scene but returned a short while later, upon observing the damage to the vehicle. Oukubazghi was taken to the hospital with injuries considered life threatening and succumbed to her injuries early this morning.

Detectives from our Crash Reconstruction Unit will present details of the investigation to the Office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney for possible charges. Preliminarily, alcohol and speed do not appear to be factors in the crash. 

Anyone with information about this crash is asked to contact our Crash Reconstruction Unit at 703-280-0543. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Solvers by phone – 1-866-411-TIPS (866-411-8477), and by web – Click HERE. Download the ‘P3 Tips’ App “Fairfax Co Crime Solvers”. Anonymous tipsters are eligible for cash rewards of $100 to $1,000 dollars. Please leave contact information if you wish for a detective to follow up with you.  

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