Fair Oaks Police District – Detectives from our Crash Reconstruction Unit (CRU) have charged the driver involved in the December 23, 2025, fatal pedestrian crash near Fair Oaks.
Through their investigation, detectives determined Shaza Edris, 20, of Fairfax, was actively using her cell phone when she struck the pedestrian.
The crash occurred on December 23, 2025, when Jimmy Patterson, 50, of no fixed address, was struck by a vehicle on Fairfax County Parkway near Old Plains Road. Patterson was pronounced deceased at the scene.
On June 25, 2026, Shaza Edris, 20, of Fairfax, turned herself in and was charged with Felony Hit and Run Involving Death and Using a Handheld Personal Communications Device While Driving. She was released on a $5,000 unsecured bond.
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.
Victim specialists from our Victim Services Division have been assigned to ensure that the victim’s family is receiving appropriate resources and assistance.
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(Originally Published on December 24, 2025)
Fair Oaks Police District – 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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For ongoing updates, please read our blog and follow us on X, Facebook, and Instagram at @FairfaxCountyPD.
