Fairfax County Police Department News

McLean Police District – Detectives from our Crash Reconstruction Unit (CRU) are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred yesterday in Idylwood.

On April 2, at approximately 4:21 p.m., officers responded to the area of Lee Highway and Fallfax Drive in Idylwood for a crash involving a pedestrian.

Preliminarily, CRU detectives determined that the driver of a 2020 Nissan cargo van was traveling westbound on Lee Highway in the far-right lane. The pedestrian, German Gomez, 87, of Falls Church, stepped out into the westbound lanes of Lee Highway and was struck by the Nissan. Gomez was transported to a local hospital in life-threatening condition and was later pronounced deceased. The driver of the Nissan was uninjured and remained on scene.

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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