Teen dies days after being hit by car outside of Chantilly High School
A teen who was hit by a car outside a Fairfax County high school last week has died of his injuries, police announced Thursday.
The boy was hit the afternoon of Nov. 4 outside Chantilly High School in the 4200 block of Stringfellow Road.
He was rushed to a nearby hospital with life-threatening injuries but died Wednesday, Fairfax County police said.
Police believe the driver of a 2016 Volkswagen was heading north on Stringfellow Road about 3 p.m. and struck the teen, who was trying to cross the street from east to west. Police said the teen was not in a crosswalk.
News4 coverage from Nov. 5:
A teen was hit by a car outside of Chantilly High School on Wednesday and is now in critical condition, according to police.
According to the preliminary investigation, alcohol was not a factor in the crash. Speed remains under investigation, police said.
The driver remained at the scene.
It was not yet clear if the teen was a student at Chantilly High School.
Police are continuing to investigate the crash. Anyone who may have information is asked to call the Fairfax County Police Department’s Crash Reconstruction Unit at 703-280-0543. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous may submit a tip online at Crime Solvers of Fairfax County, by downloading the P3Tips app or by calling 866-411-8477.
