DWI, Manslaughter Charges Filed In Crash That Killed Herndon Woman

RESTON, VA — The driver involved in a single-vehicle crash that killed 23-year-old Tina Habibi of Herndon last month was charged Thursday with involuntary manslaughter and DWI, Fairfax County police said.

A single-vehicle crash was reported about 2:40 a.m. on Nov. 23 near Fairfax County Parkway and Elden Street. Police identified Ayaan Usmani, 23, of Reston as the driver of a 2019 BMW M850I, which had left the road and flipped over.

A passenger in the BMW, Habibi, was taken to a nearby hospital, where she was pronounced dead, according to police. Usmani was also taken to the hospital and treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

Detectives determined the BMW was traveling southbound on the parkway at a high rate of speed when Usmani lost control of the vehicle.

Usmani was released on a bond after being held at the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center, according to police.

“Tina Habibi was a bright and compassionate young woman who had recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University on a pre-med track,” said Habibi’s friend Mina Eslampour. “She had big dreams of becoming a doctor and was determined to make a lasting impact on the lives of others.”

A memorial service was held for Habibi on Dec.2 at the Fairfax Memorial Funeral Home in Fairfax.

In addition to pursuing a medical degree, Habibi volunteered with PALS Program, a nonprofit whose mission is to ensure inclusive camp experiences for people with and without Down syndrome.

Usmani has a preliminary hearing on April 1, 2025 in Fairfax County General District Court, according to court records.