Leesburg, VA (June 29, 2026) – The Leesburg Police Department has arrested and charged a Leesburg man in connection with the hit-and-run pedestrian crash that occurred on February 8, 2026, on Battlefield Parkway SE near Sycolin Road SE.

Following an extensive investigation, Alexei G. Fisher, 26, of Leesburg, was arrested on June 12, 2026, and charged with:

• Felony Hit and Run
• Move Over Law Violation
• Failure to Report an Accident
• Failure to Yield to a Pedestrian
• Failure to Pay Full Time and Attention

Fisher was transported to the Loudoun County Adult Detention Center, where he was released on a $5,000 bond.

The investigation included locating and processing the suspected vehicle, reviewing evidence, and following up on numerous tips received from the public.

The Leesburg Police Department would like to thank the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office and the community for its assistance throughout the investigation. Information shared by community members following the release of surveillance video played an important role in helping investigators identify the suspect and move the case forward.

ORIGINAL RELEASE:

Leesburg Police Investigating Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Crash

Leesburg, VA (February 10, 2026) – The Leesburg Police Department is investigating a hit-and-run pedestrian crash that occurred late Sunday evening, February 8, 2026, on Battlefield Parkway SE near Sycolin Road SE.  

At approximately 10:55 p.m., the victim stopped his vehicle in the middle lane of Battlefield Parkway SE at the Sycolin Road SE intersection after observing smoke coming from it and exited the vehicle. While outside the vehicle, he was struck by a passing car. The driver did not stop and continued traveling southbound on Battlefield Parkway SE.

Investigators believe the vehicle involved may be a gray Tesla.  There were additional vehicles traveling in the area at the time of the crash, and those drivers may have witnessed the incident.
As part of the ongoing investigation, the Leesburg Police Department is releasing video of the vehicle believed to be involved in the crash. Investigators are hopeful the video will assist in identifying the vehicle and the driver.  VIDEO

The victim was transported to an area hospital for treatment of his injuries and has since been released.  The department is sharing video of the crash 

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Leesburg Police Department at 703-771-4500 or the Criminal Investigations Section at 703-771-6417 or policeinvestigations@leesburgva.gov.  Anonymous tips can be shared by calling 703-443-TIPS (8477).


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