UPDATE: 4:40PM A suspect in custody. Here’s the statement from Fairfax County Police:
Fair Oaks Police District – Detectives have a man in custody for striking and killing a 75-year-old woman today, Friday, April 14, near the intersection of Route 50 (Lee Jackson Memorial Highway) and Rugby Road, in Fairfax. Officers were called for the report around 10:15 a.m. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. An investigation determined she was crossing Rugby Road traveling eastbound. A 2016 Dodge Dart traveling southbound on Rugby Road struck her, then turned around and struck the victim a second time before leaving the scene. Crash Reconstruction and Homicide detectives responded to investigate. They are looking into the possibility the victim was intentionally run over. It does not appear the victim and suspect were known to each other.
In an unrelated incident, officers were called to the 3900 block of Fair Ridge Drive around 12:45 p.m. A 43-year-old woman reported a man was in the shopping center acting strangely. She took a picture of him. He became agitated, then assaulted her and went into one of the businesses. Officers found him inside and took him into custody. As they were investigating, one officer noticed front-end damage on his car in the parking lot. Further investigation determined he was also involved in this morning’s fatal crash. Kenan M. Ozcan, 31, of Fairfax, was taken to the Adult Detention Center and charged with felony hit and run and attempted robbery.
Ozcan’s mug shot is not yet available.
The victim has been identified as Maria Ascencio, 75, of Zelkova Court, in Fairfax. Her family has been notified and we are working with them to provide assistance as needed.
EARLIER COVERAGE:
FAIRFAX, VA — (WMAL) Fairfax County Police are searching for a “younger man with sandy blonde hair” who fatally struck a female pedestrian while she was crossing Rugby Rd. near Rt. 286.
Police have just reporters that they believe this to be an intentional act. The suspect apparently made a U-turn and struck the victim a second time after initial impact.
Police have some details on the suspect’s car:
Rt 50/Rt 286 – Striking car maybe a blue or black chevy or merz sedan with blue & yellow license plates. Car may have front end damage.
— Fairfax Co. Police (@fairfaxpolice) April 14, 2017
You can contact the Fairfax County Police at (703) 691-2131
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