Police identify 70-year-old man struck, killed by vehicle in Woodbridge

The Brief

  • A 70‑year‑old man was struck and killed Tuesday in Woodbridge.
  • Police say he was hit outside a crosswalk near Richmond Highway and Opitz Boulevard.
  • The driver stayed at the scene, and witnesses are urged to contact county police.

WOODBRIDGE, Va. Authorities have identified the 70‑year‑old man who was struck and killed by a vehicle Tuesday in Woodbridge.

What we know:

Police say Julio Carlos Cruz Merino was hit by a 19‑year‑old driving a Toyota Camry just after 6 p.m. near Richmond Highway and Opitz Boulevard. Investigators say Merino was not in a crosswalk or designated crossing area.

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