Case Details
NCOUC - Group 3
Missing or Unidentified Person
On August 18, 2008, ~3 AM, a pedestrian was fatally struck by multiple vehicles on Interstate 85 at mile marker 53 in Dinwiddie County, Virginia. The incident, classified as an auto versus pedestrian traffic fatality, was ruled accidental. The time of death is estimated to be approximately one minute prior to discovery, based on the condition of the remains. The deceased is described as a Hispanic male, approximately 30 years old (range 25–35), 5 feet 8 inches tall, weighing 128 pounds, with medium build, brown hair, brown eyes, and a mustache and beard. No distinguishing features were noted. He was wearing blue Dickie carpenter-style jeans, a black shirt, dark-colored briefs, and a black belt, with no jewelry, identification, or personal effects reported. The individual used the name Juan Ramon Escalante-Perdomo, though this has not been confirmed, and no family members have been located. Fingerprints and dental records are available for identification purposes.