[Archived] Alexandria Police Department Investigates Fatal Crash in Arlandria

***UPDATE*** Alexandria Police Department Makes Arrest  in Fatal Arlandria Crash

For Immediate Release: November 14, 2021
 

**UPDATE (11/18/21 10:35 P.M.) – A warrant for involuntary manslaughter has been issued for the driver, 45-year-old Fredy Ortiz-Dominguez of Hyattsville, MD. Mr. Ortiz-Dominguez has turned himself in to police custody earlier this evening and is currently being held at the Alexandria Detention Center without bail.

This case still remains an ongoing investigation, anyone with any information related to this incident is asked to please contact the investigating officer, Ofc. Wes Vitale at 703.746.6178 or call APD’s non-emergency number at 703.746.4444.  Tips or information can be anonymously submitted. 

**UPDATED (11/15/21 6:30 P.M.) - The victim is Roy Saravia Alvarez, a city of Alexandria resident. 

ALEXANDRIA, VA. – The Alexandria Police Department’s Crash Reconstruction Team is investigating a fatal car crash that occurred on Saturday, November 13, 2021.

At approximately 8:10 p.m. Saturday evening, APD officers responded to a crash in the 200 block of West Glebe Road. Upon arrival, officers determined that the incident involved a single vehicle striking a pedestrian.  

The pedestrian was pronounced at the scene. The identity of the victim is being held for 24-hours after the next of kin is notified. 

The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene and sustained no injuries.

APD is asking anyone who witnessed or may have information about this incident to contact Officer Wes Vitale at 703.746.6178 or call our non-emergency number at 703.746.4444. 

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For media inquiries, contact Marcel Bassett, Public Information Officer, at Marcel.Bassett@alexandriava.gov or 703.746.6600

This news release is available at: Alexandriava.gov/125103