Crime & Safety
Police: DUI Driver Seriously Injured in Wrong-Way Wreck
Suspect allegedly struck several cars as he drove through an intersection and headed the wrong way down a stretch of Broadlands Blvd.
The driver in a DUI wreck Thursday afternoon is in serious condition after striking several cars as he drove down the wrong way on the road, according to Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office.
Rodrigo A Diaz-Requeno, 36, of Herndon, is charged with DUI and could face additional charges as the investigation continues. He is in serious condition at Inova Fairfax.
At 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, officers responded to the area of Broadlands Blvd. and Old Wood Way regarding a car crash and suspected DUI.
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Diaz-Requeno was allegedly driving a 2006 Nissan Altima when he sped through an intersection on Chickacoan Trial Drive, disregarding a stop sign. His car reportedly struck another vehicle in the intersection.
Diaz-Requeno continued driving, heading east in the westbound lanes of Broadlands Boulevard. One motorist was able to avoid his vehicle, but Diaz-Requeno struck two other vehicles head-on: a 2012 Toyota Highlander and a Toyota Sienna Minivan.
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Both vehicles were driven by Ashburn women and both had children inside. Minor injuries were reported.
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