WASHINGTON — A man tackled a woman who was running in the Lansdowne area of Loudoun County, according to the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office.

The attack happened around 5:45 a.m. Thursday in the area of Riverside Parkway and Kipheart Drive.

The sheriff’s office says the victim was able to fight off the man and run to a passer-by who drove her home. She then reported the incident to authorities.

The attacker is described as a black male wearing possibly a gray hoodie with the hood up. He may have been wearing khaki pants.

The sheriff’s office says he ran off toward the Lansdowne Town Center.

Anyone with any information about the case is asked to call 703-777-0475.