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Prince William County: Woman’s vehicle breaks down, struck by car walking to get gas

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A woman walking on Interstate 95 in Prince William County was killed when a vehicle struck her, according to Virginia State Police.

The fatal pedestrian crash killed Karen S. Rosa Hernandez, of Dumfries.

A disabled vehicle registered to Hernandez was located just south of the crash scene in the express lanes.

A gas can was located nearby the accident scene.

The crash occurred this morning at 4:56 a.m. near the 152-mile marker.

According to police, a Toyota Corolla was heading northbound on Interstate 95 when it was unable to avoid Hernandez who allegedly was in the travel lanes. The name of the driver of the Toyota has not been released.

The crash remains under investigation.

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Crystal Graham

Crystal Graham

A 1999 graduate of Virginia Tech, Crystal Graham has worked for 25 years as a reporter and editor for several Virginia publications, written a book, and garnered more than a dozen Virginia Press Association awards for writing and graphic design. She was the co-host of "Viewpoints," a weekly TV news show, and co-host of "Virginia Tonight," a nightly TV news show, both broadcast on PBS. Her work on "Virginia Tonight" earned her a national Telly award for excellence in television. You can reach her at [email protected]

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