Woodbridge man, 29, dies after car hits tree in early morning crash on Davis Ford near Yates Ford

Fatal Crash Investigation – On May 24 at 5:07AM, investigators with the Prince William County Police Department’s Crash Investigation Unit responded to the area of Davis Ford Rd near Yates Ford Rd in Manassas (20111) to investigate a single vehicle crash, according to First Sgt. Jonathan Perok, police department representative.

Perok said the investigation revealed that the driver of a 2006 GMC Sierra was attempting to make a right turn from northbound Davis Ford Rd onto Yates Ford Rd when the vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree. The driver was transported to an area hospital where he died as a result of his injuries from the crash later in the day. The police report indicayed driver was wearing a seatbelt at the time of the collision.

There were no other occupants in the vehicle. Alcohol and drug use are not believed to be factors in the collision. Speed is believed to be a factor. The investigation continues.

Identified:
The driver of the 2006 GMC Sierra was identified as Dementrius Lamar WHITEHEAD, 29, of Woodbridge