Update
The victim in the fatal crash investigation is identified as 64-year-old Girma Genemo, of Gainesville.
Police released this update in the fatal pedestrian crash investigation:
Fatal Crash Investigation – On November 12th at 6:28AM, investigators from the Crash Investigation Unit responded to the 8200 block of Linton Hall Rd in Gainesville (20155) to investigate a vehicle crash involving a pedestrian. The investigation revealed that a pedestrian was crossing Linton Hall Rd in the area above when he was struck by the driver of 2009 Cadillac CTS who was traveling northbound. The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the Cadillac was not injured and remained at the scene of the crash. Alcohol and drugs do not appear to be factors in this crash. Speed is also not believed to be a factor for the driver of the Cadillac. No charges are pending at this time. The investigation continues into the cause of this collision.
Identified:
The pedestrian was identified as Girma GENEMO, 64, of Gainesville
The driver of the 2009 Cadillac CTS was identified as a 39 year old man of Manassas
Original post
Police are investigating a fatal crash involving a pedestrian in Gainesville.
Here’s more in a statement from police:
*INCIDENT:Fatal Pedestrian Crash Investigation | Gainesville
Investigators from the Crash Investigation Unit are currently investigating a fatal crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian which occurred this morning around 6:30AM in the 8200 block of Linton Hall Rd in Gainesville (20155).
The pedestrian, an adult male, was pronounced dead at the scene. The striking vehicle remained on scene. Further information will be released when available. The roadway has been reopened.
