2 dead, 1 injured in Prince William Co. crash

WASHINGTON — Police in Prince William County, Virginia, are investigating a crash that killed two people and left one with life-threatening injuries Saturday.

The crash happened around 9 p.m. on the Prince William Parkway between Interstate 95 and York and Summerland drives in Woodbridge.

The Prince William Parkway closed in both directions between I-95 and Route 1 for several hours for crash reconstruction — westbound opening around 1:30 a.m. Sunday, while the eastbound direction has one lane open.

Drivers are advised to follow police direction and use alternate routes.

Two vehicles were involved in the crash, a 2006 Honda Civic and a 2001 Mitsubishi Mirage.

The driver of the Civic, Kevin Jonathan Martinez, 20, of Woodbridge was pronounced dead at the scene.

The passenger of the Mirage, Miguel Montae Griffith, 24, of Fort Washington, Maryland was also killed in the crash.

Police said the driver of the Mirage was identified as a 30-year-old man from Manassas and was flown to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries, but is expected to recover.

It is currently unknown if alcohol or drugs are a factor.

Police are continuing the investigation.

WTOP’s Lisa Weiner contributed to this report.

Abigail Constantino

Abigail Constantino started her journalism career writing for a local newspaper in Fairfax County, Virginia. She is a graduate of American University and The George Washington University.

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