The driver of an SUV died today after his vehicle ran off the road and hit a tree.
The incident happened this morning on Spriggs Road in Woodbridge.
More in a police press release:
Fatal Crash Investigation – On March 28 at 10:53AM, investigators from the Crash Investigation Unit responded to the 14200 block of Spriggs Rd in Woodbridge (22193) to investigate a two vehicle crash. The investigation revealed that the driver of a 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe was traveling southbound on Spriggs Rd in the above area when, for unknown reasons, the vehicle sideswiped the driver of a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado who was also traveling in a southbound lane. The Tahoe then veered off the road and struck a tree. The driver of the Tahoe was transported to an area hospital where he died a short time later.
The other driver was not injured.
It is unknown at this time if speed, alcohol, or drugs were a factor. The investigation continues.
Identified:
The operator of the 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe was identified as Charles Anthony NORTON, 69, of Dumfries
The driver of the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado was identified as a 45 year old man of Woodbridge
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