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Driver Placed Gas Can In Vehicle Before Fiery, Deadly Crash In Virginia: Police

By Cecilia Levine,

2024-08-24

Police in Prince William County have launched a death investigation into a fiery crash Friday, Aug. 23, they said.

The sole occupants of the vehicle that had crashed and went up in flames at Old Bridge and Occoquan Roads around 6:50 p.m. is believed to have placed gasoline in the passenger compartment of their vehicle just before that crash, police said.

The gas caused the fire inside of the vehicle, authorities said.

The fire, as well as the cause and manner of death, is still under investigation. The identity of the deceased will be released pending identification and next-of-kin notification.

More information is forthcoming.

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Earl Blevins

08-29

Sometimes that’s the only way to get gas home not all people have a truck.

Bowties rule

08-25

Maybe he was getting gas to do lawn work today. A lot of people don't have pick-ups, so they put the gas cans in the car. Sad. RIP

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