Three-Car Crash in Merrifield Leaves One Deceased

Mclean Police District – Detectives from our Crash Reconstruction Unit are investigating a fatal 3-car crash that occurred yesterday at 11:44 a.m. on Arlington Boulevard at Stonehurst Drive in Merrifield.

Preliminary, detectives determined the driver of a 2015 Toyota Camry attempted to turn left with a flashing yellow arrow from westbound Arlington Boulevard to Stonehurst Drive. The driver of a second vehicle, a 2010 Toyota Prius, traveling eastbound on Arlington Boulevard, struck the Camry in the intersection.

After the initial collision, the Camry struck a third car, a 2023 Mercedes-Benz Eqs300, that was stopped at the intersection. Paul Hession, 85, of the Churchill neighborhood, a passenger in the Camry, was taken to an area hospital where he was pronounced deceased.

The drivers of the three vehicles were taken to the hospital for injuries not considered life-threatening. Preliminarily, speed and alcohol do not appear to be factors in the crash.

This is the 9th non-pedestrian-related fatal crash in the County to date in 2023. Year to date, in 2022 there were 9 non-pedestrian-related fatal crashes. 

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 – 1-866-411-TIPS (866-411-8477), 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.

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