Connection alleged between fatality involving bicycle on Dale Blvd. and nearby robbery

Fatal Crash Investigation | Hit & Run – On May 10 at 1:08AM, investigators from the Crash Investigation Unit responded to the area of Dale Blvd and Birchdale Ave in Woodbridge (22193) to investigate a crash involving a bicycle.

The investigation revealed that the bicyclist was traveling westbound on Dale Blvd in the left travel lane when the driver of a motor vehicle, traveling in the same lane, collided with the bicycle. After colliding with the bicycle, the driver of the motor vehicle crossed over the roadway onto the median before crossing back onto the roadway. At no point did the driver stop and attempt to render aid, according to Sgt. Jonathan Perok, spokesman for the Prince William County Police Department.

The vehicle was last seen continuing west on Dale Blvd.

A responding officer performed CPR on the bicyclist before rescue personnel arrived on scene. The bicyclist, identified as Nicole Marcella LEMAR, was not wearing a helmet at the time of the collision and was transported to an area hospital where she died as a result of her injuries. During the investigation, officers determined that the bicyclist killed in this incident was a suspect in a reported robbery which occurred shortly before the collision.

See the Strong Armed Robbery release below for additional details. Anyone with information relating to this case is asked to call Crime Solvers at 703-670-3700 or 1-866-411-TIPS. You don’t have to give your name, just the information. You could earn up to a $1,000 cash reward. 

Identified:

The bicyclist was identified as Nicole Marcella LEMAR, 36, of Allentown, PA

Suspect description:

The vehicle was described as an early 2000’s mini-van, possibly a Dodge Caravan with front driver’s side fender damage

Strong Armed Robbery – On May 10 at 12:22AM, officers responded to the 2700 block of Potomac Mills Cir in Woodbridge (22192) to investigate a robbery. The victim, a 22 year old woman of Woodbridge, reported to police that she met up with the accused, identified as an acquaintance, and his girlfriend in the above area.

During the encounter, an argument between the victim and the other two parties ensued. At one point, the accused pushed the victim to the ground while the female suspect assaulted her. The female suspect forcibly took the victim’s phone before she and the accused fled on bicycles.

The victim sustained minor injuries. While officers were investigating this incident, a reported hit and run was dispatched in the area of Dale Blvd near Birchdale Ave, approximately 2 miles away.

The accused was still on scene and was detained by police. Officers determined this individual was connected to the robbery and was subsequently arrested without further incident. The female suspect was identified as the victim in the unrelated hit & run where she died as a result of injuries sustained in the collision. See the Fatal Crash Investigation | Hit & Run release above for additional details.

Arrested on May 10:

Ronald Raymone SOUERS, 35, of 3639 Serendipity Rd in Woodbridge

Charged with robbery

Court Date: July 20, 2016 | Bond: Unavailable