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17-year-old charged in Bristow fatal crash

From the Prince William police press release:

Fatal Crash Investigation *DRIVER CHARGED –
On August 21, investigators with the Crash Investigation Unit charged the juvenile driver in connection to the crash that occurred in the area of Rollins Ford Rd and Estate Manor Dr in Bristow on July 24. As a result of the crash, a 67-year-old woman died from her injuries 11 days after the collision on August 4. The investigation determined that the 17-year-old driver was at fault in the crash after stopping at a posted stop sign on Rollins Ford Rd then proceeding into the intersection and colliding with a vehicle being driven by the deceased. The impact also caused a third vehicle to be struck. That driver sustained minor injuries.
Charged on August 21:
A 17-year-old male of Nokesville [Driver of the 2018 Subaru Forrester]
Charged with reckless driving 
Court Date: Pending | Status:
Awaiting Trial
 
Identified:
The deceased driver of the 2009 Chevrolet Malibu was identified as Judy A. ISOM, 67, of Centreville
 
The driver of the 2001 GMC Yukon was identified as a 37-year-old man of Bristow
 
Fatal Crash Investigation [Previously Released] – On July 24 at 7:31PM, investigators with the Crash Investigation Unit responded to the area of Rollins Ford Rd and Estate Manor Dr in Bristow (20136) to investigate a crash. The investigation revealed that the driver of a 2018 Subaru Forrester was traveling southbound on Estate Manor Dr, continuing through the intersection with Rollins Ford Rd, when the vehicle crossed paths with the driver of a 2009 Chevrolet Malibu who was traveling eastbound. As a result of the collision, the Subaru rotated before striking the driver of a 2001 GMC Yukon who was stopped on northbound Estate Manor Dr at the posted stop sign with Rollins Ford Rd. The driver of the Chevrolet Malibu was transported to an area hospital where she died as a result of her injuries on August 4. The other two drivers sustained minor injuries. Speed, alcohol, and drug use are not factors in the collision. At this time, no charges have been placed.
 
The investigation continues.

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