FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 11/11/23

Alexandria, Va. -- The Alexandria Police Department is investigating a vehicle crash involving a juvenile pedestrian that occurred on November 11, 2023, at approximately 1:02 p.m. in the 400 block of North Armistead Street.

A blue SUV struck a 7-year-old male while driving through an apartment complex parking lot. The victim was transported to the hospital with critical and life-threatening injuries.

The driver of the SUV stayed on the scene.

APD's Crash Reconstruction Team is actively investigating the crash. APD requests that any witnesses with information regarding this incident contact 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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Contact Marcel Bassett, Public Information Officer, for media inquiries at marcel.bassett@alexandriava.gov or 703.746.6600. 

This news release can be found at: Alexandriava.gov/go/5159