On October 17, officers responded to a crash on Mapledale Avenue in Dale City where a Nissan Versa struck a pedestrian walking her dog, resulting in the pedestrian’s death. The driver remained at the scene and was uninjured, with charges pending as the investigation continues.
Press Release from Prince William Police Department:
Fatal Crash Investigation – On October 17 at 6:37AM, officers responded to the area of Mapledale [Ave.] near Miles Ct. in [Dale City] (22193) to investigate a crash involving a pedestrian. The investigation revealed the driver of a 2020 Nissan Versa was traveling southbound on Mapledale [Ave.] approaching the intersection with Miles Ct. when the vehicle left the roadway and drove onto the sidewalk striking a pedestrian who was walking her dog. The pedestrian was pronounced deceased on scene. The driver of the striking vehicle remained at the scene and was uninjured. The dog was later located near the pedestrian’s residence and was not injured. Investigators determined that alcohol and drugs are not factors for the driver. Charges are pending as the investigation continues.
Identified:
The deceased pedestrian was identified as Maria Isabel CARDOZO, 57, of Woodbridge
The driver of the 2020 Nissan Versa was identified as a 30-year-old man of Woodbridge
The crash comes after Cierra Faith Dickerson was sentenced to serve four years in prison in a young offender program after she struck and killed Deborah Lynn Talbot, killed on May 1, 2020, who was walking her dog on Cardinal Drive near her home in Woodbridge. Dickerson was 21 at the time of her sentencing in December 2021.
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