News Release: Fatal Pedestrian Crash Arrest

Published on September 29, 2026

City of Fairfax Police Department
3730 Blenheim Boulevard, Fairfax, Virginia 22030

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

09/29/2026

Fatal Pedestrian Crash Arrest

CITY OF FAIRFAX — As previously reported, officers responded to the 3900 block of Pickett Road for a motor vehicle crash involving a 13-year-old juvenile and a large truck that occurred on September 9, 2026.  The juvenile sustained life-threatening injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene.

 

The investigation determined that a garbage truck was exiting the shopping center onto Pickett Road when the crash occurred.  The driver stopped at the exit and was looking to the left as the juvenile, who was operating a pedal-assist e-bike on the sidewalk, entered the crosswalk.  As the truck pulled forward into the roadway, it struck the juvenile.

 

A truck matching the description of the vehicle involved was located nearby by officers, and the driver was identified.  The crash was initially being investigated as a possible hit-and-run.  However, information developed during the investigation indicated the driver was unaware that the truck had struck the juvenile at the time of the crash.  The details surrounding the crash were presented to both the Fairfax County Commonwealth Attorney’s Office and the City of Fairfax Prosecutor for review.

 

Lawrence Onley, 46, of Fort Washington, MD was charged with Careless Driving and Infliction of Injury or Death on Vulnerable Road Users (46.2-816.1).  Onley voluntarily turned himself in and transported to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center where he was issued a $1,500 secure bond.  He has a pending court date in City of Fairfax General District Court.

 

Inquiries: Captain Andrew Hawkins, Public Information Office, (703) 273-2889 or public.information@fairfaxva.gov

 

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