Teen hit by SUV in Del Ray crash
A 17-year-old pedestrian was struck by a sport utility vehicle near the intersection of Wilson Boulevard and North Court Street on Monday afternoon.
By Grace Sullivan ·
A teenager was struck by a sport utility vehicle in the Del Ray neighborhood on Monday afternoon. The collision occurred near the intersection of Wilson Boulevard and North Court Street. The driver of the SUV stopped at the scene. The teen was transported to a local hospital for treatment. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved in the crash.
Police are investigating the accident. They are reviewing security camera footage from nearby businesses. Officers spoke with the driver and the injured pedestrian. The teen was conscious and alert upon arrival at the hospital. The SUV sustained minor damage to its front bumper. The area remained passable during the investigation.
The crash added to a busy week for Alexandria traffic. Thousands of residents and visitors packed Lee Street in Old Town for Halloween celebrations on Sunday. The event drew a crowd of approximately 5,000 people. Local business owners reported record sales. Police deployed extra officers to manage the pedestrian traffic. No major incidents were reported during the holiday weekend.
City officials are also watching the local labor market. The total workforce in Alexandria has remained below 100,000 for the past year. This number includes full-time, part-time, and self-employed residents. The city has seen a shift in commercial development. One local developer recently changed plans for an office building in the Carlyle neighborhood. The new design will feature senior housing instead. The project aims to address the demand for age-restricted living spaces in the area.
Residents are also preparing for Tuesday’s election. Voters in Alexandria will choose their representatives for congressional races. They will also vote on amendments to the Virginia state constitution. Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Early voting took place over the weekend. Turnout was steady but lower than in the previous midterm cycle. The Alexandria City School Board is also examining options to address crowding in middle schools. They are considering converting some elementary schools into middle schools to relieve capacity issues.
The weather on Monday was mild. The high temperature reached 63 degrees at 12:10 p.m. The low was 48 degrees at 1:05 a.m. No rain fell during the day. The forecast for Tuesday calls for mostly sunny skies. The high is expected to near 74 degrees. Winds will blow from the south at speeds between 1 and 7 mph. About 175 Dominion Energy customers were without power as of late Monday evening. Most outages were expected to be resolved by Tuesday morning.
A free workshop on retirement communities is scheduled for Wednesday. The session will explain how Continuing Care Retirement Communities operate. It is open to anyone interested in future housing options. The event is free and open to the public. Registration is not required. The workshop will be held at a community center in Braddock Road. Attendees can ask questions about costs, medical care, and community life.
