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Fairfax County, Virginia – Fatal Crash in Lorton Area

By admin • Dec 25th, 2009 • Category: News

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Franconia Police District – Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred around 4:50 a.m. Thursday, December 24. The victim, Robert D. Nolen, 22, of 9220 Lee Massey Drive, Lorton was a front seat passenger in a 2009 Chevy Malibu that was traveling westbound on the Franconia-Springfield Parkway near Frontier Drive. Police believe the driver was traveling in excess of the posted speed limit when he struck a snow bank on the shoulder of the road, vaulted over a jersey barrier, struck a dump truck and came to rest on the driver’s side. The victim was ejected and died on the scene of the crash.

The driver of the crash was transported to Inova Fairfax Hospital with non life-threatening injuries. Police charged the driver, Christopher T. Figueroa, 23, of Newark, New Jersey, with involuntary manslaughter. Police believe that alcohol and speed were factors in the crash.

Crash Reconstruction Detectives responded to the scene and are continuing to investigate the incident.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Solvers by phone at 1-866-411-TIPS/8477, e-mail at www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org or text “TIP187” plus your message to CRIMES/274637 or call Fairfax County Police at 703-691-2131.

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