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FAIR LAKES, Va. – A ride-hailing driver has been arrested and charged with sexually assaulting a passenger in his vehicle over the summer, authorities said.

On August 10, the Fairfax County Police Department received a report of a sexual assault in a Fair Lakes neighborhood along Strong Court.

The victim told police she was assaulted by the driver while in the rideshare car.

She was able to escape and call police, but the suspect left before officers arrived, according to Fairfax County police.

Detectives identified the driver as Sayed Cheshty, 47, of Fairfax.

On November 15, Cheshty was arrested and charged with sexual penetration.

Chesty is being held at the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center without bond, police said.

Authorities have not released the name of the ride-hailing company involved in the incident.