Three-Car Crash Results in Fatality

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Mount Vernon Police District – Detectives from our Crash Reconstruction Unit are investigating a fatal car crash that occurred yesterday in Lorton. Officers responded at 1:20 p.m. to the intersection of Richmond Highway and Pohick Road for a crash involving three cars.

A preliminary investigation determined that the driver of a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado was traveling southbound on Richmond Highway prior to Pohick Road. The Silverado rear-ended a 2017 Subaru Forester which was stopped at the red light. The Silverado continued into the intersection striking a 2018 Chevrolet Colorado that was attempting to make a left-hand turn from Pohick Road to southbound Richmond Highway.

The driver of the Chevrolet Silverado, Ralph J. Edwards III, 33, of Mason Neck, was pronounced dead at the scene. Five other occupants of the cars involved were taken to the hospital for injuries not considered to be life threatening. Detectives are working to determine if speed or alcohol were factors in the crash.

Anyone with information about this crash is asked to contact our Crash Reconstruction Unit at 703-280-0543. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Solvers by phone – 1-866-411-TIPS (866-411-8477), by text – Type “FCCS” plus tip to 847411, and by web – Click HERE. Download our Mobile tip411 App “Fairfax Co Crime Solvers”. Anonymous tipsters are eligible for cash rewards of $100 to $1,000 dollars if their information leads to an arrest.

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