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Springfield, VA (June 11, 2026) – A crash on eastbound Old Keene Mill Road in Fairfax County left one person dead and two others hurt on Tuesday afternoon, June 9. The driver, Charity McGee, 49, of Alexandria, lost her life after her vehicle struck a guardrail and she died at the scene.
Two men were also in the vehicle, one was airlifted to a hospital with critical injuries and the other was taken to the hospital as well and is expected to recover.
Two dogs were found inside the car following the accident and were turned over to Fairfax County animal services. Speeding is believed to have contributed to the collision, and investigators are also looking into whether alcohol was a factor.
The inquiry into the full circumstances of the wreck remains active, and further details will be released as they become available. Our deepest condolences go out to Charity McGee’s family and all who knew her.
What Factors Are Typically Examined After a Fatal Single-Vehicle Crash in Virginia
When a vehicle strikes a fixed object like a guardrail, investigators look at several factors to piece together what led to the crash. Speed is one of the first things examined, since traveling above the posted limit reduces a driver’s ability to maintain control, especially on curving or uneven road surfaces. Physical evidence from the road, including skid marks, tire tracks, and the point of contact on the guardrail, helps establish how fast the vehicle was moving and at what angle it struck.
Alcohol and other substances are also routinely considered in fatal crashes, even when speed appears to be the primary factor. Toxicology results, which typically take several weeks to process, can either confirm or rule out impairment as a contributing cause. In Virginia, both speeding and driving while impaired carry serious legal consequences, and either finding can significantly affect the direction of the investigation.
