UPDATE: Driver Charged in February 29 Fatal Pedestrian Crash

Franconia Police District – A man has been arrested in connection with the fatal hit-and-run pedestrian crash that occurred on Feb. 29 on Old Colchester Road in Lorton. Guillermo Pedro Vasquez Jr, 34, of Woodbridge, was arrested today and charged with felony hit-and-run. Vasquez was taken to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center and released on a $2500 bond.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Crash Reconstruction Unit witness phone line: 703-280-0543. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Solvers by visiting http://fairfaxcrimesolvers.org, or calling 1-866-411-TIPS (8477). They can also be sent in via text by texting “TIP187” plus the message to CRIMES (274637). Text STOP to 274637 to cancel, or HELP to 274637 for help. Message and data rates may apply. Anonymous tipsters are eligible for cash rewards of $100 to $1000 if their information leads to an arrest.

(Original release date: March 2, 2019)

Franconia Police District – A man has been identified in connection with the fatal hit-and-run pedestrian crash that occurred on Feb. 29 on Old Colchester Road in Lorton. Detectives from our Crash Reconstruction Unit worked extensively to identify the vehicle and person of interest due to their investigative leads and tips received from the community. The case remains an active investigation and further updates will be provided.

Anyone who may have witnessed the crash is asked to contact the Crash Reconstruction Unit witness phone line: 703-280-0543. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Solvers by visiting http://fairfaxcrimesolvers.org, or calling 1-866-411-TIPS (8477). They can also be sent in via text by texting “TIP187” plus the message to CRIMES (274637). Text STOP to 274637 to cancel, or HELP to 274637 for help. Message and data rates may apply. Anonymous tipsters are eligible for cash rewards of $100 to $1000 if their information leads to an arrest.

(Original release date: March 1, 2020)

UPDATE: Detectives Release Photo of Car and Person of Interest in Fatal Pedestrian Crash

Franconia Police District – Detectives from our Crash Reconstruction Unit have released a picture of a possible suspect vehicle and person of interest following a fatal hit-and-run crash that occurred on Saturday around 4:35 p.m. in Lorton.

Anyone who has information about this person or vehicle is asked to contact our Crash Reconstruction Unit at 703-280-0543. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Solvers by phone – 1-866-411-TIPS (866-411-8477), by text – Type “FCCS” plus tip to 847411, and by web – Click HERE. Download our Mobile tip411 App “Fairfax Co Crime Solvers”. Anonymous tipsters are eligible for cash rewards of $100 to $1,000 dollars if their information leads to an arrest.

(Original release date: March 1, 2020)

Fatal Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Crash in Lorton

Franconia Police District – Detectives from our Crash Reconstruction Unit are asking for the public’s assistance identifying a vehicle and its driver involved in a crash that resulted in the death of 28-year-old Joseph Lanza, of Lorton. Officers responded to the report of a crash involving a pedestrian in the 10000 block of Old Colchester Road on Saturday around 4:35 p.m. Preliminarily, detectives believe Lanza approached the roadway and was hit by a dark colored sedan with a silver or gray hood, possibly a Honda Prelude, traveling westbound on Old Colchester Road. The car did not stop and was last seen traveling west on Old Colchester Road. Lanza was taken to the hospital where he died from his injuries. Speed and alcohol are unknown factors for the driver. Detectives have not yet determined if alcohol was a factor for the pedestrian.

Anyone with information about this crash is asked to contact our Crash Reconstruction Unit at 703-280-0543. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Solvers by phone – 1-866-411-TIPS (866-411-8477), by text – Type “FCCS” plus tip to 847411, and by web – Click HERE. Download our Mobile tip411 App “Fairfax Co Crime Solvers”. Anonymous tipsters are eligible for cash rewards of $100 to $1,000 dollars if their information leads to an arrest.

This is the 7th pedestrian fatality in the county to date in 2020.

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