1 driver arrested in Virginia hit-and-run killed 73-year-old farmer
One of the drivers involved in the hit-and-run that killed a 73-year-old driver in Fauquier County, Virginia has been arrested, according to Virginia State Police. Dennis Dunning, 54, was arrested and taken into custody without incident at his residence in Catlett, Virginia on Nov. 13. He is charged with felony hit-and-run, involuntary manslaughter and operating a vehicle without an ignition interlock. Dunning was transported to the Fauquier Adult Detention Center where he is being held without bond. Fairfax County 16 hours ago Two Park Police officers cleared in 2017 killing of Bijan Ghaisar on GW Parkway Prince George's County 8 hours ago Mel Franklin sentenced 1 year jail time, $133,000 restitution for missing campaign funds On Nov. 8, a 73-year-old farmer named Garland Heddings was crossing a road after going to his mailbox on Route 806 when he was fatally struck by two drivers. Police believe just as Heddings crossed back from the mailbox, he was struck by a northbound vehicle, and then hit by a second vehicle traveling southbound. Neither driver stopped to help. One of the drivers pulled over to call 911 but Heddings died on the scene. Police found vehicle parts leading them to believe a silver 2001-2003 Nissan Frontier first hit Heddings. There would be damage to the front end and driver’s side. Police records also show that Dunning has had DUIs in the past. Anyone with information is urged to call Virginia State Police.
One of the drivers involved in the hit-and-run that killed a 73-year-old driver in Fauquier County, Virginia has been arrested, according to Virginia State Police.
Dennis Dunning, 54, was arrested and taken into custody without incident at his residence in Catlett, Virginia on Nov. 13. He is charged with felony hit-and-run, involuntary manslaughter and operating a vehicle without an ignition interlock.
Dunning was transported to the Fauquier Adult Detention Center where he is being held without bond.
On Nov. 8, a 73-year-old farmer named Garland Heddings was crossing a road after going to his mailbox on Route 806 when he was fatally struck by two drivers.
Police believe just as Heddings crossed back from the mailbox, he was struck by a northbound vehicle, and then hit by a second vehicle traveling southbound. Neither driver stopped to help.
One of the drivers pulled over to call 911 but Heddings died on the scene.
Police found vehicle parts leading them to believe a silver 2001-2003 Nissan Frontier first hit Heddings. There would be damage to the front end and driver’s side.
Police records also show that Dunning has had DUIs in the past.
Anyone with information is urged to call Virginia State Police.
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