William Godfrey Jr., 68, of Alexandria was struck as he crossed Richmond Highway near the Backlick Road intersection on Feb. 20. A 58-year-old woman driving a Honda Civic struck Godfrey as she was traveling north on Richmond Highway. Godfrey was pronounced dead at the scene. Alcohol may have been a factor on the part of the pedestrian, police said.

According to Fairfax County’s pedestrian safety information website, 10-20 people on average are killed every year, with another 300 injured.

In 2012, there were 201 pedestrians involved in accidents in Fairfax County, according to the Fairfax County Police Department.

As of July 2013, there were 98 pedestrians involved in crashes.

In June 2013, a pedestrian crossing two lanes of still traffic Richmond Highway was hit by a marked police car traveling in the southbound left turning lanes. According to police, the 60-year-old Alexandria man was not in a crosswalk. The man received non-life threatening injuries.

Fairfax County operates a Fairfax County Pedestrian Program. The following information is advice given from their Pedestrian Safety portion of the website at http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/fcdot/pedestrian/pedsafety.htm

Tips for Pedestrians:

• Cross the street at marked crosswalks and intersections.

• Before crossing, look left, right, then left again.

• Use pedestrian pushbuttons.

• Only cross the street on the "Walk" signal

• Stay visible after dark and in bad weather.

• Watch out for trucks and buses that are backing up or turning.

Tips for Drivers:

• Stop for pedestrian at crosswalks.

• Slow down and obey the posted speed limit.

• Look before opening your door.

• Be careful when passing stopped vehicles.

• Allow 3 feet when passing bicyclists.

(Information via Fairfax County Pedestrian Program at http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/fcdot/pedestrian/pedsafety.htm)