Hit and Run Crash Claims the Life of One in Woodlawn

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Mount Vernon Police District – Detectives from our Crash Reconstruction Unit continue to investigate a hit-and-run crash that left a man deceased in Woodlawn, last night.

Yesterday at 10:10 p.m. officers responded to Richmond Highway near Brevard Court in Woodlawn for a hit-and-run crash involving a pedestrian. Preliminarily, detectives from our Crash Reconstruction Unit determined Eder Machado Aleman, 36, of Fairfax was attempting to cross Richmond Highway outside of the crosswalk and was struck by the driver of an unknown vehicle. The victim sustained trauma to the upper body from the impact. The driver of the vehicle did not stop and fled the scene. The victim was transported to the hospital where he was pronounced deceased. 

A witness reported seeing a white SUV prior to the crash. Detectives continue to work to identify the vehicle involved as well as the driver. Speed and alcohol as factors in this crash are still under investigation.

This is the 7th pedestrian-related fatal crash in the County to date in 2023. Year-to-date, in 2022, there were 14 pedestrian-related fatal crashes.

Detectives would like to speak to anyone who may have information about this case. Please call 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 and follow the steps to “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.

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