Felony Hit-Run Is Charged
Vienna police have charged a 53-year-old Vienna man with felony hit and run and reckless driving. He is Danilo Amaya-Hernandez of Glengyle Drive. He was arrested in connection with an incident that happened April 27 at 9:56 a.m. on Maple Avenue near James Madison Drive W.
Police say Amaya-Hernandez, an employee of Flagship Car Wash, was trying to exit the wash tunnel in a customer’s vehicle when, according to him, the vehicle accelerated unexpectedly. It traveled over the curb, entering Maple Avenue, ran over the median, entered the westbound lanes of Maple Avenue and collided with a second vehicle.
After striking the second vehicle, say police, the vehicle driven by Amaya-Hernandez continued across the westbound lanes of Maple Avenue, entered onto the James Madison Shell Station parking lot and collided with a third vehicle. The collision with the third vehicle occurred with such force that the vehicle completely took out a gas pump.
Meanwhile, the driver of the second vehicle became trapped in his vehicle and the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department had to cut off the driver’s side door to extricate him. The driver was then transported to a hospital for treatment of injuries suffered in the collision.
Police say Amaya-Hernandez allegedly fled the scene prior to their arrival. But he was found a short time later at the rear of the James Madison Shell Station. Following his arrest, he was held in the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center on $2,500 bond.
Community Center Contract Awarded
The Vienna Town Council last week awarded a contract to the Lukmire Partnership for the Community Center expansion and renovation project’s architectural design and engineering services. It’s not to exceed $579,801, but has the possibility of $76,746 in add-ons.
“We want to award the construction contract in March or April 2015,” said Parks and Recreation Director Cathy Salgado. She also noted that the Town would examine the LEED options and “see what’s the most practical and beneficial for us in the long run.”
Also during the April 28 meeting, Town Council approved a request for the mayor, council member and Town staff to enter into discussions with Vienna Youth Inc. They’ll explore the possibility of VYI being able to use the Community Center’s gym for its athletic activities.
Residents Turn in Medications
The Town of Vienna Police Department, in conjunction with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), participated in the National Drug Take-Back Initiative on April 26. As a result, the Police Department collected and safely disposed of 319 pounds of expired or no-longer-needed medications from area residents. The total collected statewide was approximately 22,855 pounds of medications.
Vienna Town Council Meeting
The next meeting of the Vienna Town Council is Monday, May 12, at 8 p.m., at the Town Hall, 127 Center St. S. At that time, the Council is slated to adopt the FY 2015 budget.
Public Works Open House
In celebration of National Public Works Week, the Town of Vienna Department of Public Works will hold an open house at the Northside Property Yard, 600 Mill St. N.E., on Thursday, May 15, from 2-6 p.m. This facility houses all the Town’s Public Works operations – vehicle and equipment maintenance, street maintenance, general maintenance, sanitation and water and sewer.
During the open house, Vienna residents, school and scout groups, and others interested will be able to tour the facility, get an up-close look at the heavy machinery, vehicles and equipment used by Public Works, and meet the employees who provide these essential services.
Light refreshments will be served, and there’ll be “hard hats,” games and other treats for the children. For more information, call 703-255-6380 or visit www.viennava.gov.
Seminar on What To Do When Someone Dies
On Monday, May 12, the Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry Street SE, will host a free drop-in legal seminar from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on how to manage the estate of a loved one who has died. The presentation will be given by Attorney David G. Hoffman, of Hoffman & Mathey, P.C., a firm specializing in wills, trusts and estates. Topics will include: what is an estate; becoming an executor, taxes and more taxes; living trusts do not die; liquidating assets; beneficiary disputes and more.
For additional information, view page 24 of the Summer Parks and Recreation brochure online at www.viennava.gov.