UPDATE: Driver Charged in Fatal Motorcycle Crash in Bailey’s Crossroads

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Mason Police District — Detectives from our Crash Reconstruction Unit have arrested and charged the driver from the March 10th fatal vehicle crash in Bailey’s Crossroads.

Detectives determined Jose Rigoberto Alvarenga Machado, 35, of Falls Church, was traveling Westbound on Leesburg Pike when he attempted to turn left onto Glen Carlyn Drive, through the victim’s right-of-way. This caused the victim, who was riding a motorcycle at the time, to collide with Machado’s vehicle.

Machado was charged with Failure to Yield While Making a Left Turn. He was served a summons and released.

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 – (703)246-4676, 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 victim’s family is receiving appropriate resources and assistance.

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(Originally published on March 11, 2024)

Mason Police District – Detectives from our Crash Reconstruction Unit (CRU) are investigating a fatal crash involving a motorcyclist that occurred in Bailey’s Crossroads.

Yesterday at 11:10 p.m., officers responded to the intersection of Leesburg Pike and Glen Carlyn Drive for a crash involving a 1996 Yamaha motorcycle and a 2000 Acura sedan.

Preliminarily, detectives determined the driver of the Acura was traveling westbound on Leesburg Pike attempting to make a left turn onto Glen Carlyn Drive when he was struck on the passenger side by the motorcyclist which was eastbound on Leesburg Pike in the left through-lane.

The motorcyclist, Alejandro Portillo, 19 of Arlington was transported to the hospital where he was pronounced deceased. The driver of the Acura remained on scene and was uninjured. CRU detectives continue to investigate the crash.

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.

There have been 8 traffic crash fatalities in the county to date in 2024. In 2023, there were 3 traffic crash fatalities year to date.

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