Woodbridge, VA (February 18, 2026) – A 59-year-old man suffered injuries after a hit-and-run crash on Sunday morning, February 15, in a 7-Eleven parking lot in Prince William County. The accident happened just before 9 a.m. at a 7-Eleven located on William Parkway in Woodbridge. Police said the man was in the parking lot when a vehicle struck him.
According to investigators, the victim tried to approach the driver after the initial collision. Police said the driver struck him a second time before fleeing the scene. The suspect left the area in a white sedan.
Emergency responders treated the injured man and transported him to a local hospital. Officials described his injuries as non-life-threatening. Authorities have not identified the suspect or located the vehicle involved in the crash.
Detectives continue to search for the driver and ask anyone with information to come forward. Police are reviewing evidence and working to determine the full sequence of events.
We wish the injured man a smooth and complete recovery.
What to Do After a Hit-and-Run Crash in Virginia
After a hit-and-run crash in Virginia, take immediate action to protect your safety, preserve evidence, and strengthen any insurance claim. Call 911, seek medical care, document the scene, and report the crash to your insurance company as soon as possible. Quick action can make a major difference in both the investigation and your financial recovery.
First, move to a safe area if you can do so without causing further harm. Check for injuries and call emergency services right away. Even if injuries seem minor, paramedics should evaluate everyone involved. Some injuries, like concussions or internal trauma, may not show symptoms right away.
Next, you will have to gather as much information as possible. Try to remember key details about the fleeing vehicle, including the color, make, model, license plate number, and direction of travel. Look for witnesses and ask for their contact information. If nearby businesses have surveillance cameras, notify police so officers can request the footage quickly. In hit-and-run cases, timing is critical because video recordings can get erased within days.
You can also take photos of the scene. Document vehicle damage, skid marks, debris, and any visible injuries. These images can support your insurance claim and help investigators reconstruct what happened.
Report the crash to your insurance company promptly. Virginia drivers often rely on uninsured motorist (UM) coverage after a hit-and-run. This coverage may help pay for medical bills, lost wages, and vehicle repairs when police cannot identify the driver. Provide accurate details but avoid speculating about fault or injuries before doctors complete an evaluation.
Finally, consider speaking with a Woodbridge personal injury attorney. A lawyer can explain how hit-and-run laws work, review your insurance policy, and help you pursue compensation through uninsured motorist coverage if police do not locate the driver.
At Blaszkow Legal, we have experience examining hit-and-run cases and discussing available legal options. We can clarify how uninsured motorist coverage may apply under Virginia law.
If you have questions after a hit-and-run accident in Virginia, contact Blaszkow Legal at (703) 879-5910 to discuss your options and learn more about possible next steps.
Note: When creating these blog posts, our team of writers utilizes external sources, including local and state news sources, social media platforms, police accident incident reports, state police accident reports, and, at times, eyewitness accounts. Please contact us immediately if you discover any incorrect information so that we can update the post with the most current, accurate information available.
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