Crime & Safety

Loudoun Woman Killed In High-Speed Crash In Prince William County: Police

Police said the driver was traveling at high speed on Lee Highway when her SUV veered off the road and struck a tree.

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, VA — A 39-year-old Loudoun County woman was killed early Saturday when her SUV veered off Lee Highway and struck a tree in Prince William County, according to police.

Assiatou Barry, 39, died at the scene of the single-vehicle crash near the intersection of Lee Highway and Pageland Lane, Prince William County police said.

Officers responded to the crash around 12:23 a.m. on Saturday.

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Investigators determined Barry was driving a 2023 Hyundai Tucson north on Lee Highway at high speed when the SUV left the roadway and struck a tree.

Police did not release additional details about what caused the vehicle to leave the road.

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Crash investigators are asking anyone who witnessed the collision or has information about the incident to contact Prince William County police at 703-792-6500 or submit a tip online at pwcva.gov/policetip.

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