Detectives Seek Drivers in Fatal Pedestrian Hit-and-Run in Huntington

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Mount Vernon Police District — Detectives from our Crash Reconstruction Unit (CRU) are investigating a fatal pedestrian hit-and-run crash in Huntington.

Yesterday, at ​9:48 p.m., officers responded to the intersection of Richmond Highway and Mount Eagle Drive in Huntington for a pedestrian who was struck by at least four vehicles.

Preliminarily, CRU detectives determined Demarko Shamsiddin, 34, of no fixed address, was in the northbound travel lanes of Richmond Hwy just north of Mount Eagle Drive. Video footage located nearby showed Shamsiddin acting erratically in the roadway, lying down and doing push-ups. The driver of an unknown dark colored sedan was traveling northbound on Richmond Highway and struck Shamsiddin. He was subsequently struck by other vehicles. Shamsiddin was pronounced deceased at the scene. None of the striking vehicles remained on scene.

The investigation into the crash continues as detectives work to identify the drivers of the vehicles involved.

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 is receiving appropriate resources and assistance.

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