Driver identified after slamming into light pole, hitting pedestrian, and fleeing police in Virginia

A driver accused of crashing into a pole and several other cars before hitting a pedestrian in Fairfax County on Wednesday night has been identified. 

42-year-old Jilmar Doria-Medina of Fairfax, Virginia was charged with DWI and two counts of hit-and-run.

42-year-old resident of Fairfax, Jilmar Doria-Medina

The backstory:

According to Fairfax County police, a driver hit several cars and a light pole at the intersection of South George Mason Drive and King Street just before 8:30 p.m.

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Driver hits pedestrian after slamming into light pole, other cars in Fairfax County: police

A suspect is in custody after police say he crashed into a pole and several other cars before hitting a pedestrian in Fairfax County Wednesday night.

They say the driver then fled from police and crossed the line into Alexandria City where he struck a pedestrian on King Street at Dawes Avenue. The victim, was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. 

The pole was damaged, causing the power to go out in some nearby communities. King Street, between Dawes Avenue and Chesterfield Road, was closed in both directions.

The Source: Information in this article comes from Fairfax County Police & Alexandria City Police.

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