A Fairfax City man died last weekend after being struck by a car while he was crossing the street. City police identified him as John Blevins, 56.
On Saturday, Nov. 26, at 7:03 p.m., police responded to the intersection of Main Street and Trapp Road for a report of a traffic accident involving a motor vehicle and a pedestrian. According to police, Blevins was wearing dark clothing when he tried to cross Main Street toward Trapp Road, when he was struck by a vehicle traveling east in the left through lane.
The driver remained on the scene. Blevins was taken to Inova Fairfax Hospital, where he died as a result of his injuries. The crash remains an active investigation. Police request anyone with any information about it or who may have witnessed it to contact Sgt. Carruthers at 703-385-7924.