An 86-year-old woman was pronounced dead following a pedestrian crash in the 1700 block of Kirby Road in McLean on Aug. 11.
Preliminarily, detectives from FCPD Crash Reconstruction Unit determined Brigitte Forster, 86 of McLean, was within the crosswalk attempting to cross Kirby Road around 6 a.m. Aug. 11. The driver of a 2009 Toyota Sienna was turning left onto northbound Kirby Road from the parking lot of 1728 Kirby Road. The driver cut the turn short and entered the southbound lanes striking Forster in the crosswalk. Forster was taken to a nearby hospital where she was pronounced dead. The driver remained at the scene of the crash.
Preliminarily, detectives do not believe speed or alcohol are factors in the crash. Detectives continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash.
Anyone with information about this crash is asked to contact FCPD Crash Reconstruction Unit at 703-280-0543.