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Fairfax Teen Fatally Struck By Car Had Dreams Of Becoming Nurse, Loved Ones Say Fairfax Teen Fatally Struck By Car Had Dreams Of Becoming Nurse, Loved Ones Say
Fairfax Teen Fatally Struck By Car Had Dreams Of Becoming Nurse, Loved Ones Say Support was surging for the family of a 17-year-old Fairfax High School student struck and killed by a car this week. Lesly Diaz-Bonilla's dreams of being a nurse were cut short Wednesday, Nov. 16 when she was struck while crossing Columbia Pike from Barcroft View Terrace in Bailey's Crossroads just before 9 a.m., according to a GoFundMe launched for her family, and authorities. A westbound 2014 Toyota Camry struck the girl, but the driver has not yet been identified. Though the investigation remains ongoing, authorities say alcohol does not appear to be a factor.  Condolenc…

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by Nicole Acosta & Cecilia Levine
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Police ID Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Infiniti Outside Crosswalk In Bailey's Crossroads Police ID Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Infiniti Outside Crosswalk In Bailey's Crossroads
Police ID Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Infiniti Outside Crosswalk In Bailey's Crossroads A woman who was struck and killed by an SUV in Bailey's Crossroads has been identified by authorities. Elise Ballard, 40, was crossing the street — outside of the crosswalk — at Leesburg Pike near Carlin Springs Road when she was hit by a westbound 2017 Infiniti QX60 around 10 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 26, Fairfax County police said the day after the crash. The driver then drove to a nearby parking lot. where they called for help, authorities said. Meanwhile, a second vehicle struck Ballard, police said. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Police say speed an…

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by Nicole Acosta