(Updated at 2:50 p.m.) Traffic is reopening as Alexandria Police are investigating a hit-and-run crash at the intersection of S. Patrick (Route 1) and Franklin Streets in Old Town on Tuesday morning (May 4).
Two of the drivers were injured and transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries and the third driver left his car at the scene and ran away on foot, according to police.
A suspect description was not available.
The crash briefly shut down Franklin Street and one northbound lane of S. Patrick Street to traffic. At around 9:15 a.m., the three cars were towed away.
1 NB lane of S. Patrick St & 2 SB lanes of S Patrick St get by. Franklin St is closed at the intersection. (2/2)
— Alexandria Police (@AlexandriaVAPD) May 4, 2021
ICYMI: Alexandria Police Department investigates hit & run 3-car crash on Route 1 during the morning rush hour.
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— Alexandria Police (@AlexandriaVAPD) May 4, 2021
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