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Alexandria Police Need Your Help–Second Car Fled Fatal Crash Scene

UPDATE: Police Seek Second Vehicle From Fatal Crash

ALEXANDRIA, VA – The Alexandria Police Department is investigating a fatal traffic crash that occurred on Sunday, January 27, 2019, in the 5000 block of Seminary Road. At approximately 7:27 p.m., police responded to the area for a pedestrian struck in the eastbound lanes of Seminary Road.

Detectives have determined that while one driver who struck the pedestrian stopped at the scene of the crash, a second vehicle struck the victim and the driver did not stop. This vehicle has been described as a dark 2011 Toyota Sienna, possibly blue. The vehicle would have front end damage, primarily in the lower portion of the passenger side. A stock photo of a similar vehicle has been attached for reference.

Alexandria Police ask that witnesses or people with information regarding this vehicle contact Detective Loren King at 703.746.6689.

Police Investigate Fatal Crash on Seminary Road

The Alexandria Police Department is investigating a fatal traffic crash that occurred on Sunday, January 27, 2019, in the 5000 block of Seminary Road.

At approximately 7:27 p.m., police responded to the area for a pedestrian struck in the eastbound lanes of Seminary Road. Initial investigation indicates Josef Holzer, a 53-year-old Alexandria resident, was walking southbound across Seminary Road when he was struck by a motor vehicle. Mr. Holzer died at the scene of the crash.

Members of the Criminal Investigations Section and Crash Reconstruction Team are investigating the collision. The investigation is ongoing. Alexandria Police ask that witnesses or people with information regarding this incident contact Detective Loren King at 703.746.6689.

 

Mary Wadland

Mary Wadland is the Publisher and Editor in Chief of The Zebra Press, founded by her in 2010. Originally from Delray Beach, Florida, Mary is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Hollins College in Roanoke, VA and has lived and worked in the Alexandria publishing community since 1987.

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