Woman Dies From Injuries Sustained in Two-Vehicle Crash

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Fair Oaks Police District – Detectives from our Crash Reconstruction Unit (CRU) are investigating a fatal traffic crash that occurred in Oakton.

Yesterday at 11:20 a.m., officers responded to the intersection of Hunter Mill Road and Lynnhaven Place in Oakton for a two-vehicle crash.

Officers determined the driver of a 2001 Acura coupe was traveling southbound on Hunter Mill Road and attempted to make a left turn into a shopping center at Lynnhaven Place.  The driver of a 2024 Toyota Camry was traveling northbound on Hunter Mill Road when the driver struck the Acura in the intersection.

The driver of the Acura was transported with injuries considered non-life threatening to the hospital. The passenger of the Acura, an adult woman, was transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries. The driver and passenger of the Toyota were not injured.

Sadly, the passenger of the Acura, Brenda Cratty, 77, of Vienna, was pronounced deceased at the hospital. Preliminarily, speed and alcohol do not appear to be factors.  

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

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