Springfield single-vehicle crash leaves 1 dead, 2 injured
Photo courtesy of Fairfax County Police.
SPRINGFIELD, VA. - Detectives from the Crash Reconstruction Unit (CRU) continue to investigate a fatal single-vehicle crash in Springfield that left one person dead and two others injured on Tuesday.
What we know:
On Tuesday at approximately 3:18 p.m., officers responded to Old Keene Mill Road near Tiverton Drive for a crash involving a 2025 Toyota Camry.
Preliminary findings indicate the driver, Charity McGhee, 49, of Alexandria, was traveling eastbound when the vehicle left the roadway and struck a guardrail. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
Speed is believed to be a factor in the crash, according to investigators. They're also working to determine whether alcohol may have contributed.
One adult male passenger was transported to a local hospital in life-threatening condition, and a second adult male passenger was transported with non-life-threatening injuries, according to police.
Two dogs were also inside the vehicle at the time of the crash and were taken into custody by the Fairfax County Department of Animal Services. Officials said one of the animals may require euthanasia due to the severity of injuries.
Eastbound lanes of Old Keene Mill Road were temporarily closed during the investigation but have since reopened.
What you can do:
Anyone with information about the crash is asked to contact the Crash Reconstruction Unit at 703-280-0543.
Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (866-411-8477), online or through the P3 Tips app under "Fairfax Co Crime Solvers." Tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward.
Residents are also encouraged to register security cameras through Connect Fairfax County to assist law enforcement in future investigations.
The Source: Information from Fairfax County Police.