Crime & Safety
Police: Woman, 84, Dies After Getting Hit by Car Thursday in McLean
Pedestrian identified as Elvira Slijepcevic of McLean.
The woman struck by a car in McLean Thursday has died, according to Fairfax County Police.
On Thursday, around 3:47 p.m., a 56-year-old driver of a 2008 Dodge Charger was attempting to turn left onto Chain Bridge Road from Laughlin Avenue when he struck an 84-year-old pedestrian who was in the crosswalk.
The pedestrian, Elvira Slijepcevic of McLean, was transported to a local hospital where she died.
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Speed and alcohol are not considered factors in the crash. The case remains under investigation.
Pedestrian safety is a high priority of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. For information about the Fairfax County Pedestrian Program, go to http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/fcdot/pedestrian/.
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Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Solvers by phone at 1-866-411-TIPS/8477, e-mail at www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org or text “TIP187” plus your message to CRIMES/274637 or call Fairfax County Police at 703-691-2131.
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