Man arrested one year later for Braddock hit-and-run that left a local teen hospitalized

A 29-year-old man has been arrested by US Marshals and charged in a hit-and-run that hospitalized a local teen and caused a lockdown at George Washington Middle School.

29-year-old Zsavon Walters has been charged with malicious wounding and hit and run with a personal injury related to a crash at the corner of Montgomery and N. Patrick Streets on Oct. 4, 2023.

Walters was allegedly driving a Penske truck when he struck a 15-year-old boy. The issue also caused  George Washington Middle School to go into “secure the building” status after Walters allegedly drove to the rear of the school. A School Resource Officer drew his gun to protect students and the driver fled.

The vehicle was later found at the Eisenhower Connector unoccupied.

According to the release from the Alexandria Police Department:

Detectives of the Alexandria Police Department have charged 29-year-old Zsavon Walters, a non-city resident, in connection with the hit-and-run incident that occurred on October 4, 2023.

Zsavon Walters was taken into custody by the United States Marshals Service Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force on October 3, 2024. Walters faces charges of Malicious Wounding and Hit and Run with Personal Injury.

If you have any information about this incident, please call APD Detective Gardizi at 703-746-6265. Tips can remain anonymous.