BRISTOW — (Press Release)Â On December 23 at 10:37 p.m., investigators from the Crash Investigation Unit responded to the 10900 block of Bristow Rd in Bristow (20136) to investigate a single vehicle crash.
The investigation revealed that a 1990 Acura Integra was traveling eastbound on Bristow Road when the driver lost control of the vehicle, left the roadway, and struck two trees. As a result of the crash, two rear passengers were ejected from the vehicle.
The driver and a passenger in the front seat were entrapped and had to be extricated. A fourth passenger seated directly behind the driver was pronounced dead at the scene.  The driver and two passengers were flown to a local hospital with serious injuries.
A fourth passenger was transported to another local hospital with serious injuries. Only the driver was wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash. Speed was a factor in the crash. It is still unknown if alcohol and drugs were factors. Charges are pending. Â The investigation continues.
Identified:
The deceased passenger was identified as Edgar MEDRANO, 24, of Manassas
The driver of the 1990 Acura Integra was identified as a 19-year-old male of Nokesville
A second passenger was identified as a 20-year-old man of Manassas Park
A third passenger was identified as a 19-year-old man of Manassas
A fourth passenger was identified as a 24-year-old woman of Manassas
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