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Crash Takes Life of Prince William Police Officer

4:30 p.m. 

A Prince William police officer was killed this afternoon in an apparent fiery crash.

More in a press release from police:

On December 31st at 2:04PM, a Prince William County police officer was involved in a crash at the intersection of Nokesville Rd and Piper Ln in Bristow while responding to a separate crash.

A preliminary investigation revealed that the driver of a mini-van was making a left hand turn from northbound Nokesville Rd into the shopping center crossing in front of the officer who was traveling southbound on Nokesville Rd.

Yung
Yung

The officer was transported to an area hospital where he was pronounced dead. No other injuries were reported.

The crash investigation is continuing. More information will be release when available and we respectively ask for your patience during this time.

Acting Chief Barnard asks for the public’s thoughts and prayers as the department copes with the loss of a colleague and friend.

Identified:

The officer has been identified as Officer Chris Yung, 35

 Officer Yung was on the department for 7 years and was assigned to the Traffic Unit as a motorcycle officer

A crime scene unit as well as the Prince William County Police Department’s Mobile Command RV unit are at Va. 28 and Piper Land to investigate a crash near the Manassas Regional Airport.

The collision took place between a police motorcycle and a minivan at an intersection at a popular shopping center that houses restaurants and a Target store. Traffic along busy Va. 28 has been shut down and police are directing drives away from the crash scene.

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3 p.m.

MANASSAS, Va. — Police are on the scene of a crash on Va. 28 near Piper Lane in Manassas.

The cash involves a Prince William police officer. We don’t know the extent of injuries at this time, nor do we know what led to the crash.

Manassas officials have warned drivers to stay away from the crash scene. Police said the intersection is closed to traffic. 

The crash happened sometime after 2:30 p.m. this afternoon, according to initial reports.

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