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Updated: Cyclist Who Died After Collision Identified By Police

Fairfax County Police identified the cyclist who died after an automobile crash Friday as a 64-year-old Centreville man.

Fairfax County Police are investigating a crash involving a cyclist who died after being hit Friday in Centreville.
Fairfax County Police are investigating a crash involving a cyclist who died after being hit Friday in Centreville. (Emily Leayman/Patch)

Updated (May 21, 11:40 p.m.): This story was updated with information about the identity of the victim and details about the fatal crash.

CENTREVILLE, VA — A 64-year-old Centreville man died Friday morning after the bicycle he was riding was involved in an automobile crash, according to a Fairfax County Police Department blog post.

Detectives from FCPD's Crash Reconstruction unit determined Raymond Buza was riding his bicycle after 10 a.m., traveling east on Hidden Canyon Road, when a 2017 Hyundai Sonata turned in front of him from Blueridge View Drive. This caused a crash between Buza's bicycle and the car, according to police. Buza was taken to a hospital for treatment, but he succumbed to his injuries and a was pronounced dead. The driver remained at the scene of the crash.

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A preliminary investigation determined that alcohol does not appear to be a factor in the crash for the driver, according to police. FCPD is continuing to investigate this case and will present its findings to the Office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney for review.

Anyone with information about this crash is asked to contact the Crash Reconstruction Unit at 703-280-0543. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Solvers by phone -1-866-411-TIPS ( 866-411-8477 ), by text – Type “FCCS” plus tip to 847411, and online. Anyone who submits a tip that leads to an arrest is eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $1,000. Tipsters are asked to leave their contact information.

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