PW Police arrest driver in fatal collision that killed two in Dumfries

UPDATE

Double Fatality Crash Investigation | Manslaughter *ARREST – On April 7, 2023 Prince William County Police Department crash investigators charged the driver of the 2007 Chrysler 300 involved in the fatal collision that occurred in the area of Dumfries Rd and Fortuna Center Plz in Dumfries (22025) on April 5. The crash killed a 33-year-old woman and 5-year-old girl who were both passengers in the vehicle being driven by the accused. The crash also seriously injured the 46-year-old female driver of the other vehicle, a 2013 Chevrolet Suburban, after their vehicle was stuck by the accused.

According to a police report, the investigation revealed, based on evidence collected, the accused and the adult female passenger were involved in a verbal altercation as they, and the 5-year-old, were driving northbound on Dumfries Rd.

During the argument, the accused intentionally drove their vehicle into oncoming traffic, striking the Suburban which was traveling in the opposite direction. Both the accused and adult female passenger were not wearing their seatbelts at the time of the crash. The child was also determined to have not been properly restrained. The driver of the Suburban was properly seat belted.

Following the investigation, and subsequent consultation with the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office, crash investigators obtained arrest warrants for the accused, identified as Mustafa Nofel ALJAZAIRI. On the evening of April 7, the accused was located and arrested without incident at his residence in Stafford. The investigation continues.
Arrested on April 7:
Mustafa Nofel ALJAZAIRI, 33, of 181 Onville Rd in Stafford
Charged with two counts of manslaughter and one count of malicious wounding
Court Date: Pending | Bond: Held WITHOUT Bond

Double Fatality Crash Investigation [Previously Released] – On April 5 at 6:36PM, investigators with the Crash Investigation Unit responded to the area of Dumfries Rd and Fortuna Center Plz in Dumfries (22025) to investigate a crash. The investigation revealed the driver of a 2007 Chrysler 300 was traveling northbound on Dumfries when the vehicle crossed into oncoming traffic and struck a 2013 Chevrolet Suburban traveling in the opposite direction. The force of the collision caused both vehicles to rotate with the Chrysler 300 running off the roadway, and onto a sidewalk, while the Suburban came to rest facing southbound traffic. No other vehicles were involved in the crash. The male driver of the Chrysler 300 was transported to an area hospital with serious, non-life threatening injuries. An adult female passenger in the vehicle was transported to an area hospital where she died from her injuries. A young girl, also a passenger in the same vehicle, was transported to an area hospital where she died from her injuries on April 6. The female driver of the Suburban was transported and treated at an area hospital with non-threatening injuries. Due to Virginia law, the identity of the deceased child will not be disclosed by law enforcement. The cause of the crash is still underway. No charges have been placed at this time. Investigators with the Crash Investigation Unit are asking anyone who may have witnessed this crash to contact police. The investigation continues.