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Police: Woman hit by car in Fairfax County

Police say the driver left after hitting the woman.

FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. — Police are investigating after a woman was hit by car in Fairfax County Monday evening.

According to a tweet from the Fairfax County Police Department, the collision happened near Gainsborough Drive and Wheatstone Drive. Police say the driver left after hitting the woman. 

The woman was taken to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries. Officials have not released any information regarding the woman's identity.

Drivers are encouraged to avoid the area while investigators look into the incident. 

There is no suspect information available at this time, according to police.

This is a developing story. More details will be added as they become available.

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The 18-year-old driver of the car that hit the pedestrians is expected to be arrested and charged, Fairfax County Police said.

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