Crime & Safety
Police Investigate Pedestrian Crash at Duke and Telegraph
Pedestrian suffered life-threatening injuries.
Alexandria Police are investigating a pedestrian crash that happened in the early hours Thursday at the 2600 block of Duke Street, according to a news release from police.
The area is near entrances and exits for Telegraph Road, near the Alexandria Animal Hospital.
At approximately 1 a.m., police responded to the area for a pedestrian struck by a vehicle. Initial investigation shows a tan four-door vehicle ran onto the sidewalk and struck a passing pedestrian. The driver remained on the scene. The victim was transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Members of the Crash Reconstruction Team are investigating the incident. The investigation is ongoing. The victim, a 26-year-old white Hispanic male, is in critical condition.
Alexandria Police ask that witnesses or people with information regarding this collision contact Officer Greg Holden at (703) 746-6184.
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