UPDATE: Leesburg Man Charged with Involuntary Manslaughter After Fatal Crash in Lorton

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West Springfield Police District —Detectives from our Crash Reconstruction Unit have charged a Leesburg man from the April 23rd fatal crash in Lorton.

Detectives determined that Steven Kowalik, 64, of Leesburg was traveling northbound on Ox Road when he fell unconscious, crossed over the grass median, and struck a 2017 Chevrolet Cruze near Davis Drive head-on. The driver of the Chevrolet Cruze, Michelle Davis, was declared deceased at the scene.

On July 11, Kowalik turned himself in and was charged with Involuntary Manslaughter.  He was later released on a $7,500 bond.

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 are receiving appropriate resources and assistance.

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(Originally Published on April 24, 2025)

West Springfield Police District– Detectives from our Crash Reconstruction Unit (CRU) are investigating a two-vehicle crash that left one woman dead in Lorton.

Yesterday at 5:14 p.m., officers responded to Ox Road and Davis Drive in Lorton for a crash. A 2012 Ford F350 towing a fishing boat was being driven northbound on Ox Road when the driver fell unconscious, crossed over the grass median, and struck a 2017 Chevrolet Cruze near Davis Drive head-on.

The driver of the 2017 Chevrolet Cruze, Michelle Davis, 33, of Lorton, was declared deceased on the scene. The driver of the Ford F350 was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. 

Preliminarily, alcohol does not appear to be a factor in the crash. Detectives continue to investigate whether speed was a factor.

Victim specialists from our Major Crimes Bureau’s Victim Services Division responded to ensure the victim’s family receives appropriate resources and assistance. 

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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