Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Detectives from Fairfax County Police Crash Reconstruction Unit continue to investigate a hit-and-run crash that killed a man in Woodlawn, Friday night, Oct. 6.
Friday at 10:10 p.m. officers responded to Richmond Highway near Brevard Court in Woodlawn for a hit-and-run crash involving a pedestrian. Preliminarily, detectives from the Crash Reconstruction Unit determined Eder Machado Aleman, 36 of Fairfax, was attempting to cross Richmond Highway outside of the crosswalk and was struck by the driver of an unknown vehicle. The victim sustained trauma to the upper body from the impact. The driver of the vehicle did not stop and fled the scene. The victim was transported to the hospital where he was pronounced dead.
A witness reported seeing a white SUV prior to the crash. Detectives continue to work to identify the vehicle involved as well as the driver. Speed and alcohol as factors in this crash are still under investigation.
This is the 7th pedestrian-related fatal crash in the County to date in 2023.
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).