Teen Dies After Being Struck By Car Near Chantilly High School: Police

CHANTILLY, VA — A teenage boy struck by a vehicle near Chantilly High School last week has died from his injuries, Fairfax County police said Wednesday.

The teenager died Tuesday, six days after the Nov. 4 crash in the 4200 block of Stringfellow Road, according to the Fairfax County Police Department. His identity was not released.

Officers responded to the crash around 3:12 p.m. Investigators said that a 2016 Volkswagen was traveling north on Stringfellow Road when it struck the teenager as he attempted to cross the roadway from east to west outside a marked crosswalk.

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The boy was taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries. The Volkswagen's driver was not injured and remained at the scene, police said.

Investigators do not believe alcohol was a factor in the crash, but they are still examining whether speed played a role.

Police have not announced any charges.

Crossing Guard Debate In Fairfax County

The fatal crash occurred near Chantilly High School, one of 10 Fairfax County high schools where crossing guard coverage was restored earlier this school year following concerns about pedestrian safety.

As Patch previously reported, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors eliminated funding for high school crossing guards in its fiscal 2027 budget, citing staffing challenges and budget constraints.

The decision prompted criticism from parents, school officials and elected leaders concerned about students crossing busy roads before and after school.

The debate intensified in September after a 16-year-old student was struck by a vehicle while walking to South Lakes High School in Reston.

That crash occurred away from a crossing previously staffed by a guard, but county officials said it underscored the need to evaluate pedestrian safety near schools.

Fairfax County police subsequently restored crossing support at 11 locations serving 10 high schools, including Chantilly.

On Sept. 15, the Board of Supervisors approved $707,908 to restore 11 crossing guard positions at those schools.

The funding reversed an earlier budget decision that eliminated high school crossing guard positions. County officials said they would continue using police officers and crossing guards while recruiting or contracting for additional personnel.

The Chantilly crash occurred outside a marked crosswalk. Police have not said whether a crossing guard was stationed nearby at the time or whether the restored coverage included the location where the teenager was struck.

Police Seek Information

Detectives from the Fairfax County Police Department's Crash Reconstruction Unit continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the collision.

Police said victim services specialists are providing support and resources to the families involved.

Anyone with information about the crash is asked to contact the Crash Reconstruction Unit at 703-280-0543.

Anonymous tips can be submitted through Fairfax County Crime Solvers, the P3 Tips app or by calling 866-411-8477.