Published on August 17, 2026
UPDATE (08/18/26) - The pedestrian has been identified as Katherine Krueger, 48, of Arlington, VA. The crash remains under investigation.
ARLINGTON, Va. (Published 08/17/26) – The Arlington County Police Department is investigating a fatal crash at S. Glebe Road and 14th Street S. which occurred in the evening on August 16, 2026.
At approximately 8:51 p.m., police and fire were dispatched to the report of a crash. The preliminary investigation indicates the driver was traveling southbound on S. Glebe Road when he struck a pedestrian as she was in the crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained critical injuries and was transported to an area hospital where she was pronounced deceased.
The driver, and sole occupant of the striking vehicle, remained at the scene.
The identity of the pedestrian, an adult female, is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.
The circumstances of the crash remain under investigation and anyone with information related to this incident is asked to contact Detective R. Williams at RDwilliams@arlingtonva.us or 703-228-4237. Information may also be reported anonymously through the Arlington County Crime Solvers hotline at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477).
Communications Specialist II Kiyah Daniell 703-228-4370