Woodbridge man charged in Aug. 28, 2024 fatal crash on Bristow Road in Nokesville

UPDATE #2
• Fatal Crash Investigation *ARREST – Prince William County Police report the January 8, 2025 arrest of the suspect, identified as James Francis BYRD, who was sought in connection with a fatal crash that occurred in the area of Bristow Rd. near Windy Hill Dr. in Nokesville (20181) on August 28, 2024.
Arrested on January 8:
James Francis BYRD, 62, of 1422 Maryland Ave. in Woodbridge
Charged with involuntary manslaughter - DUI related and DUI
          Court Date: Pending | Bond: Unavailable

Identified:
The deceased driver of the 2003 Lexus GX was identified as Thomas Spencer STARK, 63, of Nokesville

Fatal Crash Investigation *WANTED SUSPECT [Previously Released] – On December 11, investigators with the Crash Investigation Unit obtained arrest warrants against the driver of a vehicle involved in the fatal collision that occurred in the area of Bristow Rd. near Windy Hill Dr. in Nokesville (20181) on August 28. The investigation revealed the driver of the 2021 Toyota Tundra, identified as the accused, had a blood alcohol content (BAC) level above the legal limit on the day of the crash. The resulting crash killed a 63-year-old Nokesville man. Attempts to locate the accused, identified as James Francis BYRD, have been unsuccessful. Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of the accused is asked to contact the Prince William County Police Department tipline at 703.792.7000 or submit a webtip to: pwcva.gov/policetip.

Fatal Crash Investigation [Previously Released] – On August 28, 2024 at 6:24PM, Prince William County Police officers responded to the area of Bristow Rd. near Windy Hill Dr. in Nokesville (20181) to investigate a crash. The investigation revealed the driver of a 2021 Toyota Tundra was traveling eastbound on Bristow Rd. when the vehicle crossed over the center line and into the westbound lane of travel striking a 2003 Lexus GX in a head-on collision. The impact of the crash caused the Lexus to spin off of the roadway and come to a rest in the ditch while the Tundra remained on the roadway. The driver and sole occupant of the Lexus was transported to an area hospital where he died from injuries sustained in the collision. The driver and sole occupant of the Tundra was transported to an area hospital for minor injuries. Investigators determined that speed, was not a factor for the driver of the Tundra. The investigation continues.