Fatal crash claims 82-year-old driver on Fairfax County Parkway
Daniel Locke Jr. died after his car hit a traffic pole and two other vehicles in Burke; officials say speed played a role.
By Pedro Tanaka ·
Daniel Locke Jr. died from injuries sustained in a three-car collision on Fairfax County Parkway. The 82-year-old Fairfax Station resident was driving south in a 2014 Infiniti Q-70 when the crash occurred.
Fairfax County Police Department records show the incident began when Locke made several lane changes before veering onto the right shoulder. His vehicle struck a traffic signal pole at the Burke Lake Road intersection. The impact caused the Infiniti to hit a 2007 Lexus RX 350 that was stopped at a red light. The Lexus then struck a 2024 Mazda MX-5.
Officers arrived at the scene at approximately 5:43 p.m. on Oct. 31. Fairfax County Fire and Rescue units transported Locke to Inova Fairfax Hospital, where medical staff pronounced him dead. The drivers of the Lexus and Mazda did not sustain injuries.
In a Sunday release, the FCPD stated that detectives preliminarily believe speed was a factor in the crash. The department noted that alcohol does not appear to be a factor. The Crash Reconstruction Unit is continuing its investigation.
Locke was the second person killed at this specific intersection last month. A 93-year-old Springfield man died on Oct. 4 after the sedan he was riding in collided with a 2017 Toyota 4Runner. State data indicates at least 43 crash-related fatalities on Fairfax County roads in 2026 so far. Local counts suggest Locke was the fifth person killed in a crash in October, bringing the monthly total to 46.
Police are reviewing the circumstances of the crash. No further updates have been released as of the latest report.
