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Manassas, VA (March 2, 2026) – A 74-year-old woman was killed, and three others were seriously injured, on Saturday afternoon in a head-on collision in Manassas, according to the Prince William County Police Department.
Officers responded around 2:53 p.m. to the area of Sudley Road and Campus Drive to investigate a two-vehicle crash. Police said Susan Minor, 74, was driving a 2019 Toyota Camry northbound on Sudley Road when she attempted to pass another vehicle. During the maneuver, the Camry struck a concrete median and veered into oncoming traffic. Authorities reported that Minor’s vehicle then collided head-on with a 2017 Honda CR-V driven by a 63-year-old man.
Minor was transported to a nearby hospital, where she later died from her injuries. The driver of the Honda CR-V and two passengers, identified as women ages 19 and 23, were also taken to local hospitals with serious injuries.
The Prince William County Police Department continues to actively investigate the crash.
We extend our deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of Susan Minor and wish a full recovery to those injured.
What Factors Increase the Risk of High-Speed Passing Crashes on Divided Roadways?
High-speed passing maneuvers on multi-lane or divided roadways can significantly elevate crash risk, particularly when drivers misjudge spacing, lose control, or encounter fixed roadway barriers such as medians.
When a vehicle strikes a concrete median, the abrupt redirection of force can cause it to deflect into opposing lanes. At that point, oncoming drivers often have minimal time to react, increasing the likelihood of a severe head-on impact.
Head-on collisions are among the most dangerous crash types due to the combined forward momentum of both vehicles. Even with modern safety systems, frontal impacts at higher speeds frequently result in catastrophic or fatal injuries.
Crash investigators typically review speed estimates, skid marks, vehicle damage patterns, roadway design, and potential contributing factors such as distraction or impairment. Event data recorders, when available, may provide additional information regarding throttle input and braking before impact.
