SPRINGFIELD, Va. — A 44-year-old man died after being struck by a hit-and-run driver Sunday night in Springfield, according to a Fairfax County Police Department media release.
Thomas Gum, who had no fixed address, was crossing Old Keene Mill Road near Backlick Road shortly before 8:20 p.m. Oct. 4 when he was struck by a white SUV traveling east in the right lane.
According to a preliminary investigation, Gum was crossing midblock, outside a marked crosswalk, when the vehicle struck him.
The driver fled without stopping.
Gum was taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Detectives with the department’s Crash Reconstruction Unit are working to identify the driver.
From the FCPD:
Detectives would like to speak to anyone who may have information about this case.
Those with information are asked to call our Crash Reconstruction Unit at 703-280-0543.
Submit a tip anonymously through Crime Solvers of Fairfax County (www.crimesolversfairfax.org) by downloading the P3Tips app (either Apple or Android) or by calling the Crime Solvers tip line at 866-411-8477.
Tipsters should continue to log in to the app or check the Crime Solvers website to determine whether further information about your tip is needed or a reward is available.
Please leave contact information if you wish for a detective to follow up with you.
Investigators are examining whether speed or alcohol played a role in the crash.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Victim services specialists have been assigned to assist Gum’s family.
According to a social media post, community members are holding a memorial for Gum on October 12.
