The Alexandria Police Department Investigates Serious Crash in West End

For Immediate Release: October 17, 2022

ALEXANDRIA, VA. – The Alexandria Police Department is investigating a traffic crash that occurred on Monday, October 17, 2022, in the 500 block of South Van Dorn Street.

At approximately 6:36 AM, police responded to the area for a pedestrian struck in the 500 block of South Van Dorn Street.  The preliminary investigation suggests a 42-year-old female, was crossing South Van Dorn Street when she was struck by a silver Honda CRV traveling northbound on South Van Dorn Street.  The female was transported to the hospital in critical condition with life-threatening injuries.

The driver of the silver SUV remained on the scene.  

APD’s Crash Reconstruction Team is investigating the crash. The Alexandria Police Department asks that any witnesses with information regarding this incident to contact the Officer Wes Vitale by phone at 703.746.6178, email  wesley.vitale@alexandriava.gov, or call our non-emergency number at 703.746.4444.

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For media inquiries email APDnews@alexandriava.gov  or call 703.746.6600. 

This press release will be available at: www.alexandriava.gov/news-apd/2022-10-17/apd-investigates-serious-crash-in-west-end