Victim Identified in Fatal Crash at Shirley Gate and Braddock Roads
The crash occurred just after 6 p.m. on Thursday, June 28.
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UPDATE (Friday, 9:30 a.m.): One dead, another seriously injured in Thursday evening's crash.
From Fairfax County Police:
Chrisopher Cobb, 54, of Addison Road, was driving eastbound on Braddock Road in a 2007 Nissan Murano. A 38-year-old woman was driving westbound on Braddock Road in a 2011 Toyota Highlander. A 57-year-old man was also driving westbound on Braddock Road in a 2007 Pontiac Vibe. Near the intersection with Shirley Gate Road, Cobb crossed the median and drove into oncoming traffic, striking the Toyota Highlander. The Toyota was propelled into the path of and struck by the Pontiac Vibe.
Cobb died at the scene. The 38-year-old woman was airlifted to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries. The 57-year-old man was transported to a local hospital with non life-threatening injuries.
All seatbelts were in use. Speed and alcohol do not appear to be factors in the crash at this time. Investigation continues."
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A four-car crash was reported at Shirley Gate Road and Braddock Road Thursday evening.
The crash was reported at about 6 p.m., according to the Fairfax County Police Department.
Crash scene investigators were still at the scene at 8 p.m.. No further information on the crash was immediately available.
This evening's accident is the second serious crash today in the area. This afternoon, an elderly woman was killed and three other people were injured in an accident.
Elizabeth Fasick
4:17 pm on Friday, June 29, 2012
Me and my husband saw this right after they put the white blanket on the car. it was a really bad accident. Traffic was backed up passed chain bridge rd. i feel sry for the family who lost a loved one my regards goes out to u
people are ignorant
1:28 pm on Monday, July 2, 2012
How dare you "My Name it Means nuthin". I know you don't know the facts, but speed was not the cause of this accident. It is believed he had a heart attack while driving. He was dead prior to hitting the on coming cars. Your comment is very unacceptable and very insensative to the family who last their father. Shame on U.
Tori Keller
7:08 pm on Monday, July 2, 2012
This was my best friends father...he had a heart attack and drove into oncoming traffic. He has young sons that saw the above comments and were shocked...watch what you say.
My name it means nuthin
12:04 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
My bad. My apologies to any family member of a decedent who might see that comment. Unfortunately, there does not seem to be a mechanism for me to remove the comment, so I will have to use it as a learning experience. I posted it out of frustration for what I see as a very dangerous phenomenom here in this county. Just today, a motorcycle whizzed past me on while I was doing just under the speed limit. Not an excuse, just an explanation. I urge anyone who reads the comment to consider that no malice was intended. Thank you for your comment. Again, my apologies to the families involved.
sorry for the loss
10:19 am on Wednesday, July 4, 2012
We just found out the other 38 year old women involved has passed away on Saturday. My heart goes out to all of the families involved in this incident. Yes, Please folks think before you post comments. I was upset myself to see the above comments.
Glen lee
7:55 pm on Wednesday, July 4, 2012
Her name was millisa Myers and she will be sorely missed by many that knew her. Very tragic, my heat goes out to her husband and baby daughter.
My name it means nuthin
12:07 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Correction: It looks like a delete button suddenly became available to me and I used it. This kind of insensitive, reactive move will not occur again. That is my pledge.