Update: Driver Charged in December Fatal Pedestrian Crash in Chantilly

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Sully Police District —Detectives from our Crash Reconstruction Unit have charged the driver from the December 23 fatal pedestrian crash in Chantilly with Failure to Maintain Control.

Detectives determined that Allen Sheler, 44, of Maryland, was traveling northbound on Sully Road in the far-right lane when he drifted over the solid white line and struck Amin Emad-Eldin Hammoud, 33, of Centreville, who was standing outside his disabled vehicle on the shoulder. Hammoud was declared deceased at the scene.

Sheler was charged with Failure to Maintain Control of his vehicle.  He was served a summons and released.

Detectives would like to speak to anyone who may have information about this case. Those with information are asked to please call our Crash Reconstruction Unit at 703-280-0543. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Solvers by phone – (703) 246-4676, 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.

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

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(Originally published on December 26, 2024)

Sully Police District – Detectives from our Crash Reconstruction Unit (CRU) are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred Monday morning in Chantilly.

On December 23, at approximately 6:33 a.m., officers responded to the area of Sully Road and Poplar Tree Road in Chantilly for a crash involving a pedestrian.

Preliminarily, CRU detectives determined that the driver of a 2016 Freightliner Cascadia 125 was traveling northbound on Sully Road in the far-right lane. The pedestrian, Amin Emad-Eldin Hammoud, 33, of Centreville, was standing outside his disabled vehicle on the right shoulder when the driver of the Freightliner drifted to the right, crossed the solid white line, and struck him. Hammoud was declared deceased at the scene. The driver of the Freightliner was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Alcohol and speed do not appear to be factors for the driver. The circumstances surrounding the crash are still being investigated.

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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