Crime & Safety
Fatal Crash in Hybla Valley Area Wednesday Night
Pedestrian killed attempting to cross Route1 at Arlington Drive.
A 60-year-old man was killed after being struck by a car while he attempted to cross Route 1 (Richmond Highway) at Arlington Drive late Wednesday night, according to Fairfax County Police.
At around 11:23 p.m., police responded to a crash on Richmond Highway, police noted in a press release today. Robert Berry, with no fixed address, was crossing the road from the east side, near Arlington Drive.
A 58-year-old female, traveling northbound driving a 2010 Nissan Rogue struck Berry in the northbound lanes. Berry was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead. The driver of the Nissan remained on the scene.
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Crash Reconstruction Detectives responded to investigate the crash. Preliminary investigation indicates the victim was not in a crosswalk, and that alcohol and speed do not appear to be factors.
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