Crime & Safety
Woman Killed, Run Over by Own Car in Driveway Accident: Police
Police say woman, 68, was found pinned under a vehicle in her driveway in the 4200 block of Sleepy Hollow Road.
FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA -- A 68-year-old woman was found pinned under a vehicle in her driveway in the 4200 block of Sleepy Hollow Road on Wednesday shortly after 4 p.m., Fairfax County Police announced Thursday.
Officers responded to the scene along with fire and rescue personnel. The victim was pronounced deceased a short time later. Detectives from the Crash Reconstruction Unit responded to conduct the investigation which revealed that the victim apparently slipped under the vehicle after accidentally placing it in gear, according to police.
Police did not release the name of the victim.
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