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UPDATED: Juvenile pedestrian not seriously injured in crash at Arlandria intersection

By Emily Leayman and James Cullum
Bystanders at the scene of a pedestrian crash at Mount Vernon Avenue and Russell Road, Aug. 31. 2026 (staff photo by James Cullum)

A juvenile pedestrian was struck in the Arlandria neighborhood Monday afternoon, leading to a police and fire response.

The crash was reported around 3:49 p.m. at Mount Vernon Avenue and Russell Road.

The family of the pedestrian told ALXnow the boy is expected to be ok after the crash. According to scanner traffic, the pedestrian was reported to be conscious and had wounds from the crash.

Police have not shared details of the vehicle involved in the crash.

As the investigation continues, traffic is being redirected at the Russell Road intersection near the 3800 block of Mount Vernon Avenue. APD requested dispatchers notify Metro about the closure that could affect bus routes.

About the Authors

  • Emily Leayman is the editor of ALXnow and contributes reporting to ARLnow and FFXnow. She was previously a field editor covering parts of Northern Virginia for Patch for more than eight years. A native of the Lehigh Valley in Pennsylvania, she lives in Northern Virginia.

  • Reporter James Cullum has spent nearly 20 years covering Northern Virginia. He began working with ALXnow in 2020, and has covered every story under the sun for the publication, from investigative stories to features and photo galleries. His work includes coverage of national and international situations, as well as from the White House, Capitol, Pentagon, Supreme Court and State Department. He's covered protests and riots throughout the U.S. (including the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol), in addition to earthquake-ridden Haiti, Western Sahara in North Africa and war-torn South Sudan. He has photographed presidents and other world leaders, celebrities and famous musicians, and excels under pressure.