Pedestrian killed in Gainesville Dec. 17

Fatal Crash Investigation – On December 17 at 6:39AM, investigators from the Prince William County Police Department’s Crash Investigation Unit responded to the area of Linton Hall Rd and Whitney Rd in Gainesville (20155) to investigate a crash involving a pedestrian.

The investigation revealed that the driver of a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado was traveling southbound on Linton Hall Rd approaching the intersection with Whitney Rd when the vehicle struck a pedestrian. The pedestrian, identified as a 34-year-old man, was crossing Linton Hall Rd from a nearby service station to Gateway Center Plaza in a designated crosswalk.

The striking vehicle was determined to have had the right-of-way with a green signal while the pedestrian signal indicated not to cross. The pedestrian was transported to an area hospital where he died as a result of his injuries. The striking vehicle remained on scene. No other injuries were reported.

Identified:
The deceased pedestrian was identified as Korey Nicholas ALDRICH, 34, of Haymarket

The driver of the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado was identified as a 62-year-old man of Gainesville