Early Morning Fatal Crash In Chantilly

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Early Morning Fatal Crash in Chantilly

Sully Police District – Detectives from our Crash Reconstruction Unit are investigating a fatal vehicle crash on Lee Highway and Bull Run Post Office Road in Chantilly.

At 1:18 a.m. this morning, officers responded to a two-vehicle crash with one driver ejected. Preliminarily, detectives determined deputies from the Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office pursued the driver of a 2011 Dodge Journey after he drove away from a DWI checkpoint. Ashton Robinson, 39, of Culpeper entered Fairfax County traveling eastbound on Lee Highway. Robinson attempted to pass a 2020 Toyota Camry but was unsuccessful. Robinson struck the Camry, left the roadway, then struck a guardrail. Robinson was ejected from the vehicle.

Robinson was declared deceased at the scene. The driver and passenger of the Camry were uninjured. Preliminarily, speed and alcohol appear to be a factor. No Fairfax County officers were involved in the pursuit.

Detectives would like to speak to anyone who may have information about this crash. Those with information are asked to please call 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 and follow the steps to “Fairfax Co Crime Solvers”. Anonymous tipsters are eligible for cash rewards. Please leave contact information if you wish for a detective to follow up with you.

This was the 4th non-pedestrian-related fatal crash in the County to date in 2023. In 2022 there were 2 non-pedestrian-related fatal crashes.

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