Detectives Investigate Fatal Motorcycle Crash in Chantilly

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Fair Oaks Police District – Detectives from our Crash Reconstruction Unit (CRU) are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash in Chantilly.

Yesterday at 1:55 p.m. officers responded to a crash on Route 28 near McLearen Road in Chantilly involving a 2021 Kawasaki motorcycle, a Nissan Rogue, and a Volkswagen Taos. The motorcyclist, David Arias Sandoval, 23, of Herndon, was declared deceased at the scene.

Preliminarily, detectives believe the motorcyclist was traveling at a high rate of speed on northbound Route 28 when he attempted to pass a Nissan Rogue. The motorcyclist struck the Nissan, causing debris from the impact to hit the Volkswagen. The driver of the Nissan was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Detectives continue to investigate whether alcohol was a factor in 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.

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