Jerry Knight, 51, killed in hit-and-run accident while driving moped on Interstate 66 outside of Falls Church, Virginia

Modified Date:

Fri, 08/28/2015 - 1:56pm

Accident Date:

Friday, August 28, 2015

Moped Driver Killed in Hit-and-Run Crash in Fairfax County

A man was found dead along I-66 in Fairfax County due to an apparent hit-and-run crash, police said. This is the second fatal crash on a small motorcycle or moped in Fairfax County this month. Anyone who might have seen this moped or witnessed the crash is asked to call Virginia State Police at 703-803-0026. Virginia State Police found Jerry Knight, 51, of Arlington, Virginia lying next to a black 2012 Intercept moped at the Falls Church exit of I-66 in Fairfax County, according to a release. There were no other vehicles at the scene when police arrived, but further investigation revealed the moped did collide with another vehicle, which has not yet been located.

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Type: Other Type of Accident

Topics:

Moped and Motor Scooter Accidents, Hit and Run

People Involved:

Jerry Knight

Roadway:

Interstate 66

City:

Falls Church, VA

County:

Falls Church city, VA

Area:

Washington, DC