Alexandria Man Killed In 2-Vehicle Crash On Mt. Vernon Parkway: Police

MOUNT VERNON, VA — A 79-year-old Alexandria man died from injuries he received in a two-vehicle crash in Mount Vernon on Saturday morning, according to authorities.

Officers responded around 10:15 a.m. to investigate a crash at Mount Vernon Memorial Highway and Grist Mills Woods Way in Mount Vernon.

"Preliminarily, a 2016 Ford Explorer was traveling eastbound on Mount Vernon Memorial Highway when the vehicle crossed into the westbound lanes," according to the incident report. "The Ford Explorer then struck a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado that was traveling westbound."

David Owens of Alexandria, who was the driver of the Ford Explorer, was taken to a nearby hospital and was pronounced dead, according to police. The driver of the Chevrolet Silverado was also taken to the hospital, where he was treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

Investigators do not believe that speed or alcohol were factors in the crash, but they are trying to determine that a possible medical emergency may have contributed to the crash, according to police.

Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact FCPD's Crash Reconstruction Unit at 703-280-0543. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Solvers by phone at 1-866-411-TIPS (866-411-8477), and by web – Click HERE. Download the ‘P3 Tips’ App “Fairfax Co Crime Solvers.” Anonymous tipsters are eligible for a cash reward. Leave contact information if you wish for a detective to follow up with you.