One person killed, and three other people injured near 3231 W 79TH ST in Ashburn

A driver was killed after a Monday afternoon rear end collision in Ashburn on June 19, 2023 at 2:31 PM. 3 other people reportedly suffered non-incapacitating injuries.

The crash occurred near 3231 W 79TH ST, on a road divided by a median barrier. The posted speed limit was 30 mph. There was a traffic light. The weather was clear and the roadway was dry. The police report did not specify a cause for the crash.

There were two motor vehicles involved in the crash:

• A 2019 Hyundai Velostar was heading east. The driver, a 20-year-old man, was killed; his airbag deployed and he was totally ejected. A 20-year-old male passenger reportedly suffered non-incapacitating injuries; his airbag deployed. A 21-year-old male passenger reportedly suffered non-incapacitating injuries; his airbag deployed. A 19-year-old male passenger reportedly suffered non-incapacitating injuries; his airbag deployed.
• A 2001 International was heading east and was hit in the rear-right-corner. The driver, a 57-year-old man, was wearing a seat belt; he was uninjured.

Police were notified at 2:31 PM and made a report on scene. This was the 941st injurious crash reported in June 2023, and the 7,139th injurious crash reported in 2023. It was the 69th fatal crash for 2023.