Updated
Police identify the man found dead inside a house fire in Gainesville.Â
From Prince William police:Â
Death Investigation – On July 22 at 3:42PM, officers responded to a residence located in the 13200 block of Catharpin Valley Dr in Gainesville (20155) to investigate a single vehicle crash into a garage. When fire crews from the Department of Fire and Rescue arrived, the vehicle, a 2007 Hyundai Veracruz, and the residence were found to be fully engulfed in flames.  The driver was located inside the Veracruz in the garage and pronounced dead at the scene. A dog was also located deceased inside the residence. Other occupants of the home were able to evacuate the residence without injury. The remains of the driver were transported to the Medical Examiner’s Office for further analysis. This incident is being jointly investigated by the Prince William County Police Homicide Unit, Crash Unit, and the Department of Fire and Rescue’s Fire Marshals’ Office. The investigation continues.
Identified:
The victim has been identified as Eduardo TREMOLS, 52, of Gainesville
From Prince William police:Â
Death Investigation – On July 22 at 3:42PM, officers responded to a residence located in the 13200 block of Catharpin Valley Dr in Gainesville (20155) to investigate a single vehicle crash into a garage. When fire crews from the Department of Fire and Rescue arrived, the vehicle and residence were found to be fully engulfed in flames. Â
The driver was located inside the vehicle in the garage and pronounced dead at the scene. A dog was also located deceased inside the residence. Other occupants of the home were able to evacuate the residence without injury.
The remains of the driver will be transported to the Medical Examiner’s Office for further analysis and identification. The identity of the deceased will be released once confirmed and next of kin has been notified. This incident is being jointly investigated by the Prince William County Police Homicide Unit and the Department of Fire and Rescue’s Fire Marshals’ Office. More information will be released when available.
The investigation continues.
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