(Press Release) On December 17 at 6:39 a.m., investigators from the Prince William police Crash Investigation Unit responded to the area of Linton Hall and Whitney roads in Gainesville 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 Road 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 the scene. No other injuries were reported.
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.
