DALE CITY — (Press Release) Fatal Crash Investigation – On November 18 at 2:56 a.m., investigators with the Crash Investigation Unit responded to the area of Dale Blvd and Neabsco Mills Rd in Woodbridge (22192) to investigate a crash.
The investigation revealed that the driver of a 2011 Mini Cooper S was traveling eastbound on Dale Blvd approaching Neabsco Mills Rd. A 2004 Freightliner tractor-trailer was illegally parked on the right shoulder of Dale Blvd without parking lights or roadside hazard lights operational.
The Mini Cooper left the roadway and collided with the rear of the tractor-trailer. A female passenger in the Mini Cooper was pronounced dead at the scene. Neither drivers were injured.
The driver of the Mini Cooper, identified as Antonio GONZALEZ, was determined to be under the influence of alcohol at the time of the crash and was subsequently arrested. The driver of the tractor-trailer, identified as Enrique Ramirez HOLMES, was cited under the Federal code section for failing to utilize emergency equipment by investigators cross-trained as Federal Motor Carrier Inspectors. Additional charges are pending. The investigation continues.
Arrested on November 18:
Antonio GONZALEZ, 27, of 16777 Capon Tree Ln in Woodbridge
Charged with driving under the influence
Court Date: Pending | Bond: Held WITHOUT Bond
Charged on November 18: [No Photo Available]
Enrique Ramirez HOLMES, 35, of 6222 N State Rd 7, #107, in Coconut Creek, FL
Charged with failure to utilize emergency equipment
Court Date: December 19, 2018 | Status: Released on Court Summons
Identified:
The deceased passenger in the 2011 Mini Cooper S was identified as Dyana VASQUEZ-FLORES, 26, of Woodbridge
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