Sunday, Oct. 13, marked the 17th pedestrian fatality in Fairfax County in 2024. It also marked the sixth fatal pedestrian crash within a two-week window of time in September. Fairfax County police officers responded to the intersection of Patrick Henry Drive and Arlington Boulevard in Seven Corners for a crash involving a pedestrian.

Preliminarily, Fairfax County Police Crash Reconstruction Unit determined that about 8 p.m. on Sept. 24, Glen Simmons, 57, walked into the southbound lanes of Patrick Henry Drive, not in a crosswalk. The driver of a Kia Forte traveling southbound on Patrick Henry Drive struck and injured Simmons.

Simmons was transported to the hospital in what appeared to be non-life-threatening condition. On Oct. 13, he died from injuries sustained from the crash.

Alcohol and speed do not appear to be factors for the driver, but they are under investigation for the pedestrian. The circumstances surrounding the crash are still being investigated.

Detectives would like to speak to anyone with information about this case. Call the Crash Reconstruction Unit at 703-280-0543. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Solvers at 866-411-8477.