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News Release 09/001/0989/drg (5)
February 10,
2009
UPDATE
The police department investigation of the crash that resulted in the death of Joseph Taylor has concluded. The following information is a result of that investigation.
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- There was an approximate one hour delay in initial reporting of the crash
- The crash most likely occurred shortly after midnight
- Speed and alcohol were factors in the crash
- Mr. Taylor was not wearing a seatbelt
- The cause of death was a broken neck, according to the medical examiner
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UPDATE – Crash Victim Identified
The victim in this fatal crash has been identified as Joseph Taylor of 13338 Pruitt Place in Herndon.
Fatal Crash in the Herndon Area
Police are investigating a single vehicle crash that left one man dead. Around 2:24a.m. on Thursday, January 1, police responded to the area of Dranesville Road and Powells Tavern Place for a vehicle that reportedly struck a fence and fled. Officers did not find the striking vehicle.
Later that same morning, around 9:51 a.m. officers were again called to the same area for a vehicle that crashed through a fence. Officers located the vehicle, a 1997 Mazda, in the backyard of a home in the 1300 block of Rock Chapel Road. It appears the vehicle was traveling north on Dranesville Road. Just after Powells Tavern Place, the driver lost control and crossed over the median into the southbound lanes. The car struck the curb, rolled through two fences and then struck a house where it came to rest. The house was unoccupied at the time. The driver, a 31-year-old Herndon –area man was pronounced dead at the scene. His identity is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Solvers by phone at 1-866-411-TIPS(8477), e-mail at www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org or text “TIP187” plus your message to CRIMES(274637) or call Fairfax County Police at 703-691-2131.
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