Update: Driver Arrested for July 18 Burke Centre Pkwy Fatal Crash

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West Springfield Police District – Jose Angel Zelaya, 42, of Burke has been arrested for involuntary manslaughter charges related to the July 18 crash on Burke Centre Parkway that left one teen dead and three others in critical condition.

Detectives from our Crash Reconstruction Unit determined Zelaya was traveling nearly double the 40 mph speed limit moments prior to the crash. Yesterday, detectives obtained the warrant. Officers from the West Springfield Police District arrested Zelaya. He is being held on no bond at the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center. All three other passengers remain hospitalized.

Detectives would like to speak to anyone who may have information about this case. 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.

Victim specialists from our Major Crimes Bureau’s Victim Services Division have been assigned to ensure the victims and their families are receiving appropriate resources and assistance.

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Original blog posted on July 19, 2023:

West Springfield Police District – One juvenile has died and three remain hospitalized after a two-vehicle crash on Burke Centre Parkway.

Last night, officers responded to the crash at 9:00 p.m. in the 5700 block of Burke Centre Parkway in Burke. Preliminarily, detectives from our Crash Reconstruction Unit determined the driver of a 2014 Cadillac XTS4, an adult man, was traveling westbound on Burke Centre Parkway. The teenage driver of a 2023 Kia Forte was attempting to exit a parking lot onto Burke Centre Parkway when the Kia Forte was struck by the driver of the Cadillac.

The teenage driver of the 2023 Kia Forte was declared deceased at the scene. Three juvenile passengers in the Kia Forte were taken to the hospital with injuries considered to be life-threatening and remain hospitalized. The driver of the Cadillac was transported to the hospital with injuries not believed to be life-threatening.

Preliminarily, detectives believe speed was a contributing factor in the crash. Detectives continue to investigate the circumstances that led to the crash and determine appropriate charges.

Per Virginia Code 19.2-11.2, police departments are prohibited from providing information about juvenile victims unless parental consent is provided. The code prohibits Virginia law enforcement agencies from directly or indirectly identifying deceased juvenile victims of a crime.

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. Please leave contact information if you wish for a detective to follow up with you.     

This is the 8th non-pedestrian-related fatal crash in the County to date in 2023. Year to date, in 2022 there were 8 non-pedestrian-related fatal crashes.    

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