Fairfax County man identified in fatal Loudoun County crash
The Loudoun County Sheriff's Office (LCSO) said deputies responded to a fatal crash at around 2:15 p.m. Friday, June 6, at the intersection of Tall Cedars Parkway and South Riding Boulevard.
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There, a Volkswagen Jetta and a Nissan Quest had crashed into each other. The driver of the Jetta and the front seat passenger were taken to the hospital, where the driver later died.
Police identified the driver as 18-year-old Khalid Al Rakan of Chantilly.
The driver of the Quest was treated at the scene of the crash.
LCSO said the investigation is still ongoing, but believes speed was a factor in the crash. There is no indication that drugs or alcohol were involved.
Anyone with information is asked to call (703) 777-1021.
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