Car crash in Fairfax Co. kills 1

A car crash late Saturday night in Fairfax County, Virginia, left one man dead.

It happened around 11 p.m. east of Georgetown Pike and Old Dominion Drive in McLean.

Fairfax County police said the car left the roadway and crashed, killing the driver.

Investigators said no other vehicles were involved.

It is unknown what led to the crash or if alcohol was involved. Police closed Georgetown Pike in both directions as they investigated the scene.

Below is a map of where the accident took place.

Luke Garrett

Luke Garrett is a D.C. native dedicated to journalism. He is a reporter and the creator, host and producer of the original WTOP podcast, “DMV Download.” The podcast debuted in 2022. On the show, Garrett takes a weekly look at the biggest stories and ideas in the D.C. region.

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