Driver Charged With Reckless Driving for November Fatal Crash In Centreville

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Sully Police District — Detectives from our Crash Reconstruction Unit have charged the driver in the November 16 fatal crash on Route 28.

Detectives determined Gael Cruchet, 53, of Ashburn was driving the 2016 Acura TLX well above the posted speed limit prior to the crash. This morning was served a summons releasable charge for reckless driving – speeding 20+. No mugshot is available.

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(Originally published on Nov. 17, 2023)

Sully Police District – Detectives from our Crash Reconstruction Unit are investigating a fatal crash involving a motorcycle that occurred last night.

Last night at 9:01 p.m. officers responded to Route 28 northbound and Westfields Boulevard in Centreville for a crash involving a 2016 Acura TLX and a 2022 Kawasaki. Preliminarily, detectives determined the driver of the Acura was traveling northbound on Rt 28 prior to Westfields Blvd. Zafeer Piracha, 27, of Lorton, the driver of the Kawasaki, was also traveling northbound on Rt 28. The driver of the Acura struck Piracha causing him to separate from the motorcycle.

Piracha was pronounced deceased on scene. The other driver was taken to a local hospital with injuries considered not life-threatening. Detectives continue to investigate whether speed and/or alcohol were factors 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 – 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.

This is the 14th non-pedestrian-related fatal crash in the County to date in 2023. In 2022 there were 19 non-pedestrian-related fatal crashes.

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