Detectives Investigate Fatal Crash in Mount Vernon

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Mount Vernon Police District – Detectives from our Crash Reconstruction Unit (CRU) are investigating a two-vehicle crash that left one man dead in Mount Vernon.

Yesterday at 10:12 a.m., officers responded to a two-vehicle crash at Mount Vernon Memorial Highway and Grist Mills Woods Way in Mount Vernon.

Preliminarily, a 2016 Ford Explorer was traveling eastbound on Mount Vernon Memorial Highway when the vehicle crossed into the westbound lanes. The Ford Explorer then struck a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado that was traveling westbound.  

The driver of the Ford Explorer, David Owens, 79, of Alexandria, was transported to a local hospital and pronounced deceased. The driver of the Chevrolet Silverado, an adult male, was transported to a local hospital with injuries considered to be non-life-threatening.

Preliminarily, speed and alcohol do not appear to be factors.  Detectives are investigating whether a possible medical emergency may have contributed to 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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