Detectives Investigate Fatal Pedestrian Crash Near Fair Oaks

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Fair Oaks District Station- Detectives from our Crash Reconstruction Unit (CRU) are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that left one man dead near Fair Oaks.

Yesterday at 9:43 a.m., officers responded to an unresponsive male lying in the grass median of Fairfax County Parkway at Old Plains Road. The pedestrian, Jimmy Patterson, 50, of no fixed address, was declared deceased on scene. Preliminarily, detectives believed the deceased was struck by a vehicle traveling on Fairfax County Parkway. 

During the investigation, the driver of the striking vehicle returned to the scene.  The circumstances surrounding the crash are still being investigated. Preliminarily, alcohol does not appear to be a factor in the crash. Detectives continue to investigate whether speed was a factor.

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 at 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 a cash reward. Please leave contact information if you wish for a detective to follow up with you.

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