Teen Driver Arrested After Fatal Pedestrian Crash in Lorton

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Franconia Police District – Detectives from our Crash Reconstruction Unit (CRU) arrested a teen driver after a fatal crash in Lorton.

Last night around 10:35 p.m., officers responded to the intersection of Lorton Road and Timarand Drive in Lorton for a pedestrian who was struck by a vehicle. Jamar Caper, 35, of Alexandria, sustained life-threatening injuries and was taken to the hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. The driver of the vehicle remained on the scene.

Preliminarily, detectives determined the driver of a 2017 Jeep Cherokee was traveling eastbound on Lorton Road near Timarand Drive. At the intersection, Caper attempted to cross Lorton Road and was struck by the driver of the Jeep.

Officers from our DWI squad responded and arrested the 17-year-old driver for Driving Under the Influence of Drugs or Narcotics. The teen was taken to the Fairfax County Juvenile Detention Center and subsequently released to their parents.

Detectives suspect that narcotics may have played a role in the crash, and speed is still being investigated. The circumstances surrounding the crash remain under investigation.

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.    

Victim specialists from our Major Crimes Bureau’s Victim Services Division have been assigned to ensure the victim’s family is receiving appropriate resources and assistance.

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