Crime & Safety
E-Scooter Rider Dies After Crash With Vehicle In Manassas Area: Police
Prince William County Police say a driver was driving without a license in the crash that killed an e-scooter rider.
MANASSAS, VA — An e-scooter rider died after a Wednesday crash in the Sudley area of Prince William County, according to police.
The crash happened around 8:58 p.m. Wednesday at Portsmouth Road and Ashland Avenue. Police say a 2020 Dodge Journey driver was heading north on Portsmouth Road and started to turn left onto Ashland Avenue. A rider on a Ninebot KickScooter was heading south on the sidewalk on Portsmouth Road and continued into the intersection without stopping. The vehicle and e-scooter collided.
The e-scooter rider, who was not wearing a helmet, was taken to the hospital. Police were notified on Thursday that he died. The rider was identified as Eric Corrales, 40, of Manassas.
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Police determined the Dodge driver was driving without a valid driver's license. Little David Arris Bowser Mason, 37, of Manassas, was charged with driving without a valid operator’s license. He was released on a court summons.
Police continue to investigate to determine if other charges will be sought.
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