Fairfax County Police Department News

Mount Vernon Police District – Detectives from our Crash Reconstruction Unit continue to investigate a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred at 5:57 a.m. at Richmond Highway and Anderson Lane in Alexandria.

Preliminarily, detectives determined that the drivers of a 2008 Chevrolet Impala and 2014 Nissan Altima were traveling south on Richmond Highway at Anderson Lane. The driver of the Impala initially struck Phillip Hester, 62, who was walking outside of a crosswalk. Hester was subsequently struck by the driver of the Altima. Both drivers remained at the scene. Hester was declared deceased at the scene. Preliminary, speed and alcohol do not appear to be a factor for the drivers 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. Please leave contact information if you wish for a detective to follow up with you.    

This is the 3rd pedestrian-related fatal crash in the County to date in 2023. Year-to-date, in 2022, there were 5 pedestrian-related fatal crashes.   

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