County police identify accident victims

UPDATES

Crash – Fatality VICTIM IDENTIFIED – Investigators have released the identity of the pedestrian who died as a result of injuries sustained in a crash which was reported to have occurred in the area of Lee Hwy and Old Carolina Rd in Gainesville on July 29th. The investigation revealed that the driver of a 2008 Acura TL was traveling northbound on Lee Hwy near Old Carolina Rd when a pedestrian crossed in front of his vehicle. The driver stayed at the scene of the crash and was not injured. The pedestrian was transported to an area hospital where he died. Speed is not a factor in this crash. Investigation continues. Identified: The pedestrian has been identified as Damien Charles BANKS, 19, of the 7600 block of Northington Ct in Gainesville. The driver of the 2008 Acura TL was identified as a 36-year-old man of Culpeper.

Crash – Fatality (Previously Released) – On July 29, 2012 at 5:49 a.m., police responded to the area of Lee Hwy and Old Carolina Rd in Gainesville (20155) for a crash involving a pedestrian. A preliminary investigation revealed that the pedestrian, an adult male, was crossing Lee Hwy in the area above when he was struck by a vehicle which was traveling on Lee Hwy. The pedestrian later died as a result of his injuries. No other injuries were reported.

Crash – Fatality *VICTIM IDENTIFIED – Investigators have released the identity of the motorcycle operator who died as a result of injuries sustained in a crash which was reported to have occurred in the 14200 block of Bristow Rd in Brentsville on July 29, 2012. The investigation revealed that the operator of a 2007 Harley Davidson Electra Glide was traveling westbound on Bristow Rd when, for an unknown reason, he lost control, ran off the roadway and struck a tree. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene. Currently, it is unknown when the crash occurred. A passing motorist noticed the driver after sunrise. It is believed that the crash occurred sometime during the overnight hours. At this time, speed and alcohol due not appear to be factors in this crash. Investigation continues. Identified: The operator of the 2007 Harley Davidson motorcycle was identified as Randy Allen LANE, 46, of the 12300 block of Izaak Walton Dr in Bristow.

Crash – Fatality (Previously Released) – On July 29, 2012 at 6:37 a.m., police responded to the area of Bristow Rd and Independent Hill Dr in Brentsville (20112) for a single vehicle crash involving a motorcycle. A preliminary investigation revealed that the operator of the motorcycle, an adult male, was traveling on Bristow Rd in the area above when he lost control, ran off of the roadway and struck a tree. The motorcycle operator was pronounced dead at the scene.