Two Dead After Single-Vehicle Crash in Reston

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Reston Police District – Detectives from our Crash Reconstruction Unit (CRU) are investigating a fatal vehicle crash that left two dead in Reston.

On Sunday, November 10 at 4:09 a.m., officers responded to a single-vehicle crash at North Shore Drive and Charter Oak Court in Reston involving a 2016 Ford Explorer that left the roadway and struck a tree.

The driver, Shawn Ballard, 35, of Herndon, was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased. The passenger, Nicole Hamm, 48, of Reston, was transported to the hospital with injuries considered life-threatening. Detectives were notified later that evening that Hamm succumbed to her injuries sustained in the crash.

Preliminarily, detectives believe speed was a factor in the crash. Detectives are continuing to investigate to determine if 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 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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