Crime & Safety
80-Year-Old Vienna Pedestrian Killed In Crash At Oakton Intersection: Police
Fairfax County Police say a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle attempting a turn near the Oakton Shopping Center.
OAKTON, VA — A pedestrian from Vienna died in a crash in Oakton Saturday morning, Fairfax County Police say.
Police had responded to the Hunter Mill Road and Lynnhaven Place intersection near the Oakton Shopping Center around 8:42 p.m. Saturday. Based on investigations, detectives believe the pedestrian entered the crosswalk at the intersection. A Ford F-150 attempting to make a turn into the Oakton Shopping Center from Hunter Mill Road struck the pedestrian.
Choon Kook, 80, of Vienna, was taken to the hospital and was later pronounced dead.
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The driver remained at the scene of the crash. Detectives do not believe speed or alcohol were factors for the driver in the crash. Alcohol was not believed to be a factor for the pedestrian.
Detectives continue to investigate the circumstances of the crash. Anyone with information can contact the Crash Reconstruction Unit at 703-280-0543 or submit a tip through Crime Solvers.
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