Driver in Hit and Run Crash on Arlington Boulevard Arrested

ARLINGTON, Va. – The Arlington County Police Department is announcing the arrest of the driver in a critical hit-and-run crash that occurred in the early morning hours of March 1, 2026 on Arlington Boulevard. Valeria Galdo Camacho, 25, of Arlington, VA is charged with Felony Hit and Run.

At approximately 12:39 a.m. on March 1, police and fire personnel were dispatched to N. Irving Street at Arlington Boulevard for the report of a pedestrian-involved crash. Upon arrival, the pedestrian, an adult male, was located in the roadway suffering critical injuries. Medics treated him on scene before transporting him to an area hospital where he remains in critical but stable condition.

The preliminary investigation indicates the suspect was driving eastbound on Arlington Boulevard when she struck the pedestrian. Following the crash, the suspect fled the scene in her vehicle. At approximately 11:00 a.m., the suspect turned herself into police at the Magistrate’s Office.

This remains an active criminal investigation. Anyone with information that may assist the investigation is asked to contact Detective Young at 703-228-4342 or cyoung@arlingtonva.us . Information may also be provided anonymously through the Arlington County Crime Solvers hotline at1-866-411-TIPS (8477). For additional community resources and contact information, visit our website.

Booking Photograph of Valeria Galdo Camacho

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