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Teen dies days after being struck by driver near Chantilly High School
FFXnow • • nation
Key Points:
- A teenage pedestrian died on November 10 from injuries sustained after being struck by a vehicle near Chantilly High School on November 4.
- The teen was crossing Stringfellow Road outside a marked crosswalk when hit by a northbound Volkswagen; he was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries.
- The driver, reportedly a classmate of the victim, was not injured and remained at the scene; alcohol has been ruled out while speeding is still under investigation.
- This incident marks the 17th pedestrian fatality in Fairfax County this year, with a total of 19 deaths including those involving mobility device users.
- Fairfax County Public Schools has not confirmed if the teen was a student, and authorities are seeking information from the public to aid the ongoing investigation.
