18-year-old charged in deadly Woodbridge collision after going twice the speed limit, police say
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. () — A teenager is facing a charge of involuntary manslaughter after a deadly collision that happened in Woodbridge last month, police announced Wednesday.
The Prince William County Police Department (PWCPD) said 18-year-old Wania Mussarat Shaikh was driving more than double the speed limit during the May 27 collision.
The crash happened at around 11 a.m. in the intersection of Minnieville Road and Summit School Road — which was also an active work zone at the time.
PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Woman dies in two-vehicle collision in Woodbridge, police say
Shaikh reportedly drove her 2021 Toyota Highlander into the intersection against a red light before she struck a 2020 Honda, police said.
The Honda's driver, 45-year-old Seema Rizvi, was taken to a nearby hospital, where she died.
Shaikh was treated for non-life-threatening injuries and was arrested and charged with involuntary manslaughter on June 10.
She was held without bond.
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