Franconia District – Detectives from our Crash Reconstruction Unit (CRU) are investigating a fatal pedestrian hit-and-run crash that occurred Sunday night in Springfield.
On October 4 at 8:20 p.m., officers responded to Old Keene Mill Road and Backlick Road for reports of a pedestrian who was struck by a vehicle.
Preliminarily, CRU detectives determined Thomas Gum, 44, of no fixed address, was walking from north to south across Old Keene Mill Road toward Backlick Road, mid-block and not in a crosswalk, when a white SUV traveling eastbound on Old Keene Mill Road in the right travel lane struck him. The driver of the SUV fled the scene without stopping.
Gum was transported to a local hospital by Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department personnel, where he was pronounced deceased.
The investigation into the crash continues as detectives work to identify the driver of the vehicle. Speed and alcohol are under investigation.
Victim Services Specialists from our Major Crimes Bureau have been assigned to ensure the victim’s family is receiving appropriate resources and assistance.
Detectives would like to speak to anyone who may have information about this case. Those with information are asked to call our Crash Reconstruction Unit at 703-280-0543. Submit a tip anonymously through Crime Solvers of Fairfax County (www.crimesolversfairfax.org) by downloading the P3Tips app (either Apple or Android) or by calling the Crime Solvers tip line at 866-411-8477. Tipsters should continue to log in to the app or check the Crime Solvers website to determine whether further information about your tip is needed or a reward is available. Please leave contact information if you wish for a detective to follow up with you.
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