More charges placed in accident involving deceased pedestrian

Fatal Crash Investigation *ADDITIONAL CHARGES – On Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021 investigators with the Prince William County Police Department ‘s Crash Investigation Unit obtained additional charges for the driver involved in the fatal collision that occurred in the area of Centreville Rd. near Conner Dr. in Manassas (20111) on Nov. 15, the previous evening.

According to Master Police Officer Renee Carr, public information officer, the investigation revealed that after striking the victim, the accused initially stopped and approached him as he laid injured in the roadway. When the victim attempted to use his phone, the accused took the phone and threw it, preventing him from calling for emergency services.

MPO Carr said that after throwing the phone, the accused then fled the area, leaving the victim in the street. After consultation with Commonwealth Attorney’s Office, investigators obtained additional arrest warrants for the accused, identified as Keiry Beatriz ALVAREZ CONTRERAS, who was arrested without incident.
          Identified:
          The deceased was identified as Jose Pastor MANZANARES, 74, of Manassas Park

          Arrested on November 16:
          Keiry Beatriz ALVAREZ CONTRERAS, 23, of 8331 Highland St. in Manassas
          Charged with felony homicide and preventing the summoning of emergency services
          Court Date: Pending | Bond: Held WITHOUT Bond

Fatal Crash Investigation [Previously Released] – On November 15 at 7:16PM, investigators with the Crash Investigation Unit responded to the area of Centreville Rd. near Conner Dr. in Manassas (20111) to investigate a crash involving a pedestrian. The investigation revealed that the driver of a 2011 Hyundai Sonata was traveling southbound on Centreville Rd., when the vehicle struck a pedestrian who was walking in the roadway. The driver of the Sonata continued driving off the roadway and onto the median before fleeing the area. The pedestrian was transported to an area hospital where he died as a result of his injuries sustained in the crash. During the investigation, officers located the striking vehicle in the area of Burlington Ct. Officers also identified a woman who was driving at the time of the collision. Following the investigation, the driver, identified as Keiry Beatriz ALVAREZ CONTRERAS, was arrested. The investigation continues.