Man Charged in Single-Vehicle Fatal Crash

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Reston Police District – Detectives from our Crash Reconstruction Unit have charged a 33-year-old man after investigating a single-vehicle fatal crash that occurred Sunday night on Dranesville Road just north of Powells Tavern Place in Herndon. Officers responded to the crash just after 11:35 p.m. to discover the passenger of a 2011 Chevrolet Cruze, Alexis Andy Quispe Arotinco, 27, of Herndon, deceased in the vehicle. A witness saw a man running from the scene prior to police arrival. As additional officers arrived, they began an extensive search with the assistance of our K9 unit and helicopter, but the driver was not found.  

Last night, the driver of the Cruze, Michael Escalante-Torre, turned himself in by reporting to the Herndon Police Station. Our detectives were notified Escalante-Torre was at the station and was arrested. He was transported to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center and charged with felony hit and run. He was held on no bond.

Preliminarily, detectives determined Escalante-Torre was driving the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze and was traveling north on Dranesville Road. The vehicle entered the median striking a tree near the intersection of Powells Tavern Place. Detectives believe speed was a factor in the crash and continue to investigate to determine if alcohol was also a factor. 

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), and by web – Click HERE. Download the ‘P3 Tips’ App “Fairfax Co Crime Solvers”. Anonymous tipsters are eligible for cash rewards of $100 to $1,000 dollars. Please leave contact information if you wish for a detective to follow up with you.  Victim specialists from our Major Crimes Bureau’s Victim Services Division have been assigned to ensure that the victim’s family is receiving appropriate resources and assistance. 

This is the 9th non-pedestrian related fatality in the County to date in 2022. 

Year to date, in 2021 there were 6 non-pedestrian related fatalities.

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