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Police now looking for two vehicles that struck pedestrian at Balls Ford Rd. May 6

Fatal Hit & Run Crash Investigation *UPDATE –

Investigators with the Prince William County Police Department’s Crash Investigation Unit have determined that the victim struck and killed in the area of Sudley Rd and Balls Ford Rd in Manassas on May 6 was struck by two vehicles.

Upon reviewing surveillance footage, the pedestrian was initially struck by a newer model silver Toyota Corolla before the vehicle continued straight on Sudley Rd. The vehicle did not turn onto Balls Ford Rd as initially believed and reported. The vehicle will have damage to the lower passenger side bumper and will be missing the passenger side mirror.

Moments after the victim was initially hit, a second vehicle struck the victim as he laid in the roadway. The second vehicle then pulled into a nearby service station where the driver was seen pumping gas before driving away from the scene a short time later. The driver was only described as a light-skinned, unknown race, male.

The second vehicle was described as a mid-2000 model dark-colored Nissan Xterra. The vehicle may not have noticeable damage from the collision.

Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to contact the Prince William County Police Department tipline at 703.792.7000 or submit a webtip to: http://www.pwcgov.org/policetip.

Updated Vehicle Descriptions:
A newer model silver Toyota Corolla, with damage to the lower passenger side bumper and missing the passenger side mirror

A mid-2000s model dark-colored Nissan Xterra, driver was only described as a light-skinned, unknown race, male

Identified:
The deceased is identified as Alberto Anthony MARINO, 62, of Bristow


Fatal Hit & Run Crash Investigation [Previously Released] – On May 6 at 5:00AM, investigators with the Crash Investigation Unit responded to the area of Balls Ford Rd. and Sudley Rd. in Manassas (20109) to investigate a pedestrian crash. The preliminary investigation revealed that the operator of a silver colored sedan was turning west onto Balls Ford Rd. from Sudley Rd. when the vehicle struck a pedestrian who was crossing Sudley Rd not within a crosswalk. After the crash, the striking vehicle is believed to have fled westbound on Balls Ford Rd. The pedestrian was transported to an area hospital where he died as a result of his injuries. The investigation continues.

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