[Archived] Alexandria Police Department Continues Investigation of Fatal Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Crash

Alexandria Police Department Continues Investigation of Fatal Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Crash

For Immediate Release: June 30, 2021
 
The Alexandria Police Department continues to investigate a deadly hit-and-run crash involving a pedestrian that occurred on New Year’s Day and are asking witnesses to come forward to share information.

At approximately 6:27 p.m. on January 1, 2021, police responded to the intersection of Duke and South Pickett Streets for a pedestrian struck.  The initial investigation indicates Mr. Harold Reubin, a 72-year-old Alexandria resident, was crossing South Pickett Street when he was struck by a dark colored Toyota RAV-4 (like the vehicle pictured below).  The driver of the RAV-4 fled the scene southbound on South Pickett Street.  Mr. Reubin was transported to the hospital.  He succumbed to his injuries on January 19, 2021.

                 This is not the actual vehicle

The Crash Reconstruction Team is handling this ongoing investigation.  Anyone who has information or witnessed the crash is urged to contact Officer Alex Trapero at 571.215.0320.  You can also call the police department’s non-emergency number at 703.746.4444.

For media inquiries only, contact Amanda Paga, Senior Public Information Officer, at amanda.paga@alexandriava.gov or 703.746.6600.