Woman Dies After Fatal Crash in Alexandria

Mount Vernon Police District – Detectives from our Crash Reconstruction Unit continue to investigate a fatal crash that occurred yesterday in the 5600 block of Richmond Highway in the Fairfax County section of Alexandria. Officers responded at 10:20 p.m. for a pedestrian struck by an initially reported dark-colored, older-model SUV on Richmond Highway near Huntington Avenue. The pedestrian, Doris Anita McPhail, 56, of Alexandria, was taken to a nearby hospital with injuries considered life threatening. Sadly, Ms. McPhail succumbed to her injuries this morning.

Detectives from our Crash Reconstruction Unit determined the driver of a 2007 dark-green Toyota Camry was traveling southbound on Richmond Highway. Ms. McPhail was crossing Richmond Highway outside of a crosswalk in a dimly lit area when she was struck in the left lane of the roadway. The driver did not stop to assist or render aid.

As detectives were investigating the crash, the driver of the striking vehicle called 911 and notified dispatchers of their involvement in the crash. Detectives from our Crash Reconstruction will present details of the investigation to the Office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney for possible charges. Preliminarily, alcohol and speed do not appear to be factors in the crash. 

Victim advocates from our Major Crimes Bureau’s Victim Services Division have been assigned to this case to ensure Ms. McPhail’s family receives the appropriate resources and assistance.

This is the 11th pedestrian related fatality in the County to date in 2022.

Year to date, in 2021 there was 7 pedestrian related fatalities.

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