Crime & Safety

Woman Dies After Braddock Road-Shirley Gate Road Crash

The crash occurred Thursday, June 28.

A 38-year-old woman died over the weekend two days .

Lora Melissa Meyers, of Ashburn, passed away on Saturday, the Fairfax County Police Department reports. The Thursday evening crash also resulted in the death of 54-year-old Christopher Cobb, of Fairfax.

According to authorities, the crash occurred at about 6 p.m., when Meyers was driving westbound down Braddock Road in a 2011 Toyota Highlander.

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A 57-year-old man was also driving westbound on Braddock in a 2007 Pontiac Vibe. According to police, near the intersection with Shirley Gate Road, Cobb crossed the median and drove into oncoming traffic, striking the Toyota Highlander. The Toyota was propelled into the path of and was struck by the Pontiac Vibe.

Cobb died at the scene. The 57-year-old man was taken to a local hospital with non life-threatening injuries.

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Police said that all involved had on seatbelts. Speed and alcohol do not appear to be factors in the crash, but the investigation continues.

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