Detectives from the Fairfax Police Crash Reconstruction Unit are investigating a fatal vehicle crash that occurred Tuesday night, July 18, at 10:51 p.m. on Jeff Todd Way and Telegraph Road in Fort Belvoir.

Preliminarily, detectives determined the driver of a 2014 Cadillac XTS was traveling westbound in the eastbound lanes of Jeff Todd Way prior to Telegraph Road. The driver nearly hit two other vehicles prior to striking the driver of a 2001 Nissan Pathfinder head-on.

Mahdere Fassil, 27, the driver of the Cadillac XTS, was taken to the hospital and was pronounced deceased. The driver of the Nissan Pathfinder, an adult man, was taken to the hospital in serious but stable condition and remains hospitalized. Detectives continue to investigate whether speed and or alcohol were factors in the crash.

Detectives would like to speak to anyone who may have information about this case. Those with information are asked to please call our Crash Reconstruction Unit at 703-280-0543. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Solvers by phone – 1-866-411-TIPS (866-411-8477).