Pedestrian serious injured in Springfield crash, police say

SPRINGFIELD, Va. - Fairfax County police are at the scene after a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle and seriously injured on Backlick Road in Springfield.

The crash at the intersection with Villa Park Road was reported around 3:30 p.m.

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The victim was taken to a local hospital.

Police are asking drivers to avoid the area while they investigate.