UPDATE: Teen Charged with Manslaughter in Nov. 20 Fatal Crash

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McLean Police District – Detectives from our Crash Reconstruction Unit (CRU) have charged the driver with manslaughter and maiming following a fatal vehicle crash that occurred on November 20, 2023 in Idylwood.

CRU detectives determined the driver, 17-years-old at the time of the crash, was driving under the influence during the crash. The driver was traveling southbound in a 2003 Lincoln Aviator on Shreve Road at a high rate of speed. As he crested the top of a hill, he lost control of the vehicle and struck a tree near Pioneer Lane. The vehicle then spun, ejecting five of the teenagers from the vehicle. The five passengers ejected from the vehicle were not wearing seatbelts. One of the teens succumbed to his injuries from the crash. The four other passengers were seriously injured and have since been released from the hospital.

On February 29, detectives obtained a detention order for the driver, charging him with DUI-Related Manslaughter, four counts of DUI Maiming, and Refusal of a Breath Test. Last night, patrol officers arrested the driver at his Pimmit Hills home. He is currently being held at the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center on no 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 is receiving appropriate resources and assistance.

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(Originally published Nov. 27, 2023)

UPDATE: Juvenile Passenger Succumbs to Injuries from Nov. 20 Crash

McLean Police District – Sadly, one of the juvenile passengers from the November 20 crash on Pioneer Lane was pronounced deceased from injuries sustained in the crash. Four of the juvenile occupants remain hospitalized. The other occupants have since been released from the hospital.

Detectives from our Crash Reconstruction Unit are continuing to investigate and working closely with the Office of the Fairfax Commonwealth’s Attorney to determine when charges will be placed.

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 17th 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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(Originally published Nov. 20, 2023)

Six Teenagers Hospitalized Following Traffic Crash

McLean Police District – Detectives from our Crash Reconstruction Unit are investigating a single-vehicle crash in Idylwood involving seven teenagers.

Early this morning at 4:56 a.m., officers responded to a single-vehicle crash in the 2600 block of Pioneer Lane. Six of the seven juvenile occupants were taken to the hospital with injuries considered to be life-threatening.

Preliminarily, detectives determined the 17-year-old driver was traveling southbound in a 2003 Lincoln Aviator on Shreve Road at a high rate of speed. As he crested the top of a hill, he lost control of the vehicle and struck a tree near Pioneer Lane. The vehicle then spun, ejecting five of the teenagers from the vehicle. One teen was trapped and was extricated from the vehicle. The five passengers ejected from the vehicle were not wearing seatbelts. All six passengers remain hospitalized with serious injuries.

Initially, the driver was arrested on scene for Driving Under the Influence. After consultation with the Office of the Fairfax Commonwealth’s Attorney, he will not be charged today, and charges are pending as the investigation continues. Detectives believe speed and alcohol were factors in the crash.

Detectives would like to speak to anyone with 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.

For ongoing updates, please read our blog and follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram at @FairfaxCountyPD