Spotsylvania, VA – A man was struck and killed early Thursday morning while attempting to cross Patriot Highway near Southpoint Parkway, according to the Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies responded around 6:49 a.m. after receiving reports of a pedestrian hit by a vehicle at the busy intersection. When first responders arrived, they found an adult male lying in the roadway. Despite efforts from Spotsylvania Fire and Rescue personnel, the pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, the driver involved in the crash stayed on scene and is cooperating fully with investigators. The preliminary investigation indicates the pedestrian tried to run across Patriot Highway against the light and was struck by a southbound vehicle that had a green signal. Officials say evidence shows the driver had no time to avoid the collision.
The victim’s identity has not yet been released pending notification of next of kin. The Sheriff’s Office Traffic Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate the fatal crash.
Anyone with video footage or information is urged to contact the Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office.
Sheriff Roger L. Harris expressed condolences to the victim’s family and thanked bystanders who stopped to help before deputies arrived.
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