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Man dead after being hit by a car in Alexandria, police say

Drivers should avoid the area of Seminary Road between North Beauregard Street and Fairbanks Avenue.
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ALEXANDRIA, Va. — A man is dead after he was hit by a car in Alexandria early Wednesday morning, according to Alexandria Police Department.

The crash happened around 6:20 a.m. on Seminary Road between North Beauregard Street and Fairbanks Avenue, police said. 

As of 7 a.m., the road is closed in the area while police conduct an investigation. The road is expected to be closed for some time due to the investigation, and drivers should avoid the area, according to a Public Information Officer with the Alexandria Police Department.

The circumstances surrounding the collision are unclear, and police do not know if weather may have played a factor. They said the driver remained on the scene of the crash.

The victim has not yet been identified by police and additional details were not immediately available.

This is a developing story. We are working to gather additional information. Stay with WUSA9 for updates as they come in to our newsroom.

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