Detectives from FCPD Crash Reconstruction Unit have charged the driver from the Sept. 21 fatal pedestrian crash in Oakton with Failure to Yield.
Detectives determined Walter Bozarth, 72, of Maryland was attempting to make a left turn into a shopping center from westbound Hunter Mill Road when he struck Choon Kook, who was in the crosswalk. There was no pedestrian signal at the crossing.
Bozarth was charged with Failure to Yield to a Pedestrian. He was served a summons and released.
According to the initial police report, on Sept. 21, around 8:42 a.m., police responded to the intersection of Hunter Mill Road and Lynnhaven Place in Oakton for a pedestrian who was struck by the driver of a vehicle. The driver remained at the scene.
Preliminarily, detectives determined that Choon Kook, 80, of Vienna, entered the crosswalk at the intersection of Hunter Mill Road and Lynnhaven Place. The driver of a Ford F-150 was attempting to make a turn into the Oakton Shopping Center from Hunter Mill Road and struck Kook. Kook was transported to the hospital and was later pronounced deceased.
Speed and alcohol do not appear to be a factor for the driver. Alcohol does not appear to be a factor for the pedestrian.
Detectives would like to speak to anyone who may have information about this case. Those with information are asked to please call our Crash Reconstruction Unit at 703-280-0543. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Solvers by phone – 703-246-4676