Toddler Struck, Killed In Low-Speed Crash With Pickup Truck Near Fairfax County Driveway: PD

A heartbreaking accident in Chantilly left a 3-year-old dead after a low-speed collision with a pickup truck, according to the Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD).

The Fairfax County Police Department is investigating the fatal crash.
Photo Credit: *Fairfax County Police Department Twitter*

Zak Failla

11/18/2024 3:31 p.m.

The fatal crash was reported on Saturday, Nov. 16, at approximately 3:48 p.m. in the 14500 block of Trans World Avenue.

Detectives from FCPD's Crash Reconstruction Unit determined that the child was riding a tricycle on a private driveway before crossing onto the roadway, where a 2012 Ford F-450 struck the child at a low rate of speed, police say.

Despite immediate response efforts, the child was pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver remained at the scene and is cooperating with investigators, police said. Preliminary findings indicate that alcohol and excessive speed were not factors in the crash.

FCPD’s Chaplain Unit and additional officers have been deployed to the area to provide support to the grieving community.

The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident is ongoing, authorities said.

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