PW Police locate vehicle involved in Dumfries fatality; now searching for suspect

UPDATE #2
Fatal Hit & Run Crash Investigation *SUSPECT SOUGHT – On Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 9:54AM,  Prince William County Police officers were in the 14900 block of Ashdale Cir in Woodbridge on an unrelated call when they located the vehicle sought in connection to the fatal hit & run that occurred in the 16400 block of Stedham Cl. in Dumfries (22025) on July 20. Additionally, investigators obtained surveillance images of a man believed to be involved in the incident which were obtained in the area of the incident on Stedman Cl. Investigators with the Violent Crimes Unit are actively investigating the incident to determine what led up to the encounter and are seeking to speak with anyone who can identify the suspect or otherwise aid in the investigation. More information will be released when available. The investigation continues.
Identified:
The deceased pedestrian was identified as Jose VASQUEZ GALVAN, 37, of Dumfries

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact Prince William County police at 703-792-7000 or submit a tip online at pwcva.gov/policetip.

Fatal Hit & Run Crash Investigation *UPDATE [Previously Released] – On July 22, crash investigators were notified that the 37-year-old man struck by a hit & run driver in the parking lot of the Oasis at Montclair Apartment complex located in the 16400 block of Stedham Cl. in Dumfries (22025) on July 20, has died. The victim remained hospitalized until succumbing to his injuries sustained after being struck by a suspect who stole his 1999 gold Lexus RX 300. The victim’s vehicle and suspect have not been located. Investigators with the Crash Investigation Unit are asking anyone who may have information about the location of the vehicle or has information about the suspect to contact police.

Felony Hit & Run [Previously Released] – On July 20 at 6:53PM, officers responded to the Oasis at Montclair Apartment complex located in the 16400 block of Stedham Cl. in Dumfries (22025) to investigate a hit and run crash. The investigation revealed the victim, a 37-year-old man, was approached by an unknown individual while he was outside of his vehicle. At one point during the encounter, the suspect got into the victim’s vehicle, a gold Lexus SUV, and began to drive in reverse. The victim grabbed onto the vehicle before the SUV struck a separate unoccupied vehicle before moving forward. As the SUV continued forward, the victim was thrown off and subsequently run over. The suspect drove the stolen SUV out of the area prior to police arriving on the scene. The victim was treated at an area hospital for life-threatening injuries. The investigation continues as detectives attempt to identify and locate the suspect.