On August 21, Prince William County Police investigators with the Crash Investigation Unit charged the juvenile driver in connection to the crash that occurred in the area of Rollins Ford Road and Estate Manor Drive in Bristow on July 24.
As a result of the crash, a 67-year-old woman died from her injuries 11 days after the collision on August 4.
The investigation determined that the 17-year-old driver was at fault in the crash after stopping at a posted stop sign on Rollins Ford Road then proceeding into the intersection and colliding with a vehicle being driven by the deceased. The impact also caused a third vehicle to be struck. That driver sustained minor injuries.
A 17-year-old male of Nokesville was charged on Aug. 21 with reckless driving. As he is a minor, police will not reveal his identify.
His court date is pending. He is awaiting trial.
The deceased driver of the 2009 Chevrolet Malibu was identified as Judy A. Isom, 67, of Centreville
The driver of the 2001 GMC Yukon was identified as a 37-year-old man of Bristow.
Fatal Crash Investigation
On July 24 at 7:31 p.m., investigators with the Crash Investigation Unit responded to the area of Rollins Ford Road and Estate Manor Drive in Bristow (20136) to investigate a crash.
The investigation revealed that the driver of a 2018 Subaru Forrester was traveling southbound on Estate Manor Drive, continuing through the intersection with Rollins Ford Road, when the vehicle crossed paths with the driver of a 2009 Chevrolet Malibu who was traveling eastbound.
As a result of the collision, the Subaru rotated before striking the driver of a 2001 GMC Yukon who was stopped on northbound Estate Manor Drive at the posted stop sign with Rollins Ford Rd.
The driver of the Chevrolet Malibu was transported to an area hospital where she died as a result of her injuries on August 4. The investigation continues in the next page, The other two drivers sustained minor injuries. Speed, alcohol, and drug use are not factors in the collision. At this time, no charges have been placed.
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