Update: Identification Made in Fatal Crash

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Police have identified the driver involved in this crash as 27-year-old Eduin Joel Galeas Mejia of Fairfax, and the deceased passenger as 20-year-old Orlin Misael Nolasco Hernandez of Fairfax. Family members assisted police in making identification.

Previous Release: Fatal Crash in the Merrifield Area

Around 1:50 a.m., on Monday, February 3, a police officer attempted to stop the driver of a 1999 Dodge Neon, for suspicion of driving while intoxicated. The Neon was west bound on Hilltop Road when it attempted to flee. The Neon lost control near the intersection with Old Lee Highway and ran off the road, striking a tree.

The driver and one passenger were pronounced dead at the scene and a second passenger was transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries.

While the crash remains under investigation, it does appear that alcohol and speed are factors in the crash. Next of kin have not been located yet but all three occupants are adult males.

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