Detectives with the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office have released a surveillance video image of the suspect vehicle involved in the hit-and-run of a deputy in Sterling on Wednesday.
After further investigation, the vehicle has been determined to be silver or light gray 2019-2020 Nissan Altima with Ohio tags. There should be damage on the passenger side, from the front to the mid-passenger side door.
The deputy was checking vehicle speeds in the area of South Cottage Road and Lindsay Court around 11 a.m. when he attempted to signal for a driver to pull over, according to an LCSO statement. The driver was described as a black male with a medium complexion, between 40 and 50 years old, approximately 240 pounds, and over 6 tall. He was wearing a dark-colored knit cap and a black/gray jacket.
The driver appeared to be coming to a stop before he sped up and struck the deputy. He suffered minor injuries and was treated at a local hospital as a precaution.
Anyone with any information regarding the possible identity of the driver or the whereabouts of the vehicle can call the LCSO at 703-777-1021.
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