No arrests after fatal Duke Street crash, cocaine and other suspected drugs found in vehicle involved

Alexandria Police are still investigating a February 22 crash on Duke Street that resulted in the death of a driver and multiple injuries. No one has been arrested in connection to the crash, even though one of the drivers involved was found to be in possession of cocaine and  number of other suspected drugs.

“The crash resulted in one fatality, one critical injury, one serious injury, and two minor injuries,” APD said in a release. “Preliminary investigation suggests speed may have been a contributing factor in this incident.”

Five vehicles were involved in the crash, which occurred at around at around 11:50 p.m. One of the vehicles was a silver Toyota Rav4 with Florida plates, and under the driver’s seat police found a bag containing 92 grams of “white powder and white rock-like substances” which tested positive for cocaine, according to a search warrant.

Police also found “3.4 grams of a tan powder believed to be heroin, suspected PCP, three unknown pills and 0.7 grams of suspected marijuana,” according to the warrant.

Field tests for the suspected heroin and PCP were inconclusive and all of the substances have been sent to the Virginia Department of Forensic Science, according to the warrant.

“Currently no one has been charged with any crimes in connection to this incident,” APD Public Information Officer Marcel Bassett told ALXnow. “This investigation is still ongoing and will be thorough to ensure all parties involved are given their due process.”

Anyone with information on the crash is asked to call Officer Wesley Vitale at 703-746-6178, email [email protected] or call APD’s non-emergency number at 703-746-4444. Callers can remain anonymous.

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News Release:: APD Investigates a Multi-Vehicle Crash

The Alexandria Police Department is investigating a multi-vehicle crash that occurred late Tuesday evening.

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— Alexandria Police (@AlexandriaVAPD) February 23, 2022

Notification:: Duke Street is temporarily closed between Quaker Lane and Roth Street, this is due to a multi-vehicle crash. Severe injuries were reported. APD and EMS is on scene. No further details at this time. pic.twitter.com/wdskdGYiMo

— Alexandria Police (@AlexandriaVAPD) February 23, 2022

4-VEHICLE CRASH WITH 3 TRAPPED— Duke St at South Quaker Ln in the City of Alexandria (from 11:50 p.m.). 3 patients being taken to trauma centers now. @AlexandriaNow #VATraffic pic.twitter.com/8ZbW17fwxT

— Alan Henney (@alanhenney) February 23, 2022

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