The Stafford Sheriff’s Office says a pedestrian struck on River Road Sunday afternoon has succumbed to his injuries and the driver has been charged with involuntary manslaughter and his third offense DUI in ten years.
At 3:24 p.m., Deputy S.C. Jett was flagged down by a motorist at Kings Highway and River Road regarding a pedestrian struck accident. Deputy Jett observed an unconscious male in the ditch and radioed for rescue to respond.
The investigation revealed 24- year old Mohamed Hussein of Stafford was utilizing the cross walk to cross River Road near Pratt Park when he was struck by a Ford truck. Hussein was transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries and passed away. The driver of the Ford was still on scene and identified as 42-year old Jason Payne of Stafford. Deputies detected a strong odor of alcohol on Payne’s breath. Field sobriety tests were administered and Payne was arrested.
Payne has been charged with DUI involuntary manslaughter, DUI third offense in ten years, fail to yield to a pedestrian and no seatbelt. He is being held without bond at the Rappahannock Regional Jail.
