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Police identify victim of fatal pedestrian crash in Centreville

Police said 25-year-old Diego Brito Lopez was trying to cross the street when he was hit by a 2009 Hyundai sedan.
Credit: WUSA

A 25-year-old man died after he was hit by a car Friday evening in Fairfax County, police say. 

Around 7 p.m., Fairfax County Police Department said they responded to Centrewood Drive near the Centrewood Plaza shopping center for report of a pedestrian struck by a car. 

Police have identified the victim as 25-year-old Diego Brito Lopez. 

Officials believe Lopez was trying to cross the street when he was hit by a 2009 Hyundai sedan. Lopez was not in a crosswalk and was wearing dark clothing according to a police report. 

The driver remained at the scene and cooperated with police. Officials said the Lopez was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Detectives do not believe speed or alcohol caused the driver to hit the Lopez. No charges are expected at this time. 

Police ask for anyone with information on the crash to call 703-280-0564.

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