Category Archives: Fatal Crashes

Multi-Vehicle Crash Results in Fatality

McLean Police District – Officers responded for the report of a crash on Leesburg Pike (Route 7) near the intersection of Towlston Road on Tuesday, October 18. Detectives from the Crash Reconstruction Unit were called to the scene to investigate. Shortly before 4 p.m., a 2011 Chevrolet Cruze, driven by an 81-year-old woman from Potomac Falls, was traveling west on

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Fatal Pedestrian Crash in Fairfax Area

Mason District Police Station – Crash Reconstruction detectives are investigating a fatal crash that occurred on Saturday, October 15 in the area of Prosperity Avenue and Morningside Drive. An investigation determined around 8:50 p.m., a 2015 Toyota Corolla was traveling northbound on Prosperity Avenue. Around the same time, a 46-year-old Fairfax man was outside trying to catch his dog that

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Fatal Crash Involving a Pedestrian on Richmond Highway

Mount Vernon Police District – Officers were called to the 8300 block of Richmond Highway on Tuesday, August 30 at 6:17 a.m. for the report that a pedestrian had been struck by an SUV. Officers located the scene and summoned detectives from the Crash Reconstruction Unit. Motor Squad officers responded for traffic control. Preliminary information suggests that the pedestrian was

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Fatal Crash in Reston

Officers responded to the 1100 block of Walker Road in the Great Falls area on Saturday, August 6, around 7:32 a.m. for the report of a single-vehicle crash. Officers located a yellow 2004 convertible that had been involved in the crash. The initial investigation determined that an adult male was driving the vehicle northbound on Walker Road, when for an unknown reason, the vehicle left

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Second Update – Fatal Crash in Great Falls

Reston Police District – After further investigation, detectives from the Crash Reconstruction Unit now have reason to believe that alcohol was not a factor in this crash. The investigation is still active and ongoing. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner will send toxicology results to detectives when they are available. (Release date 072116) Update Reston Police District – Detectives

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