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1 dead after DUI-related crash in Alexandria

WASHINGTON — A Fairfax man is charged with DUI-related vehicular manslaughter after a Saturday morning single-vehicle crash on S. Henry Street in Alexandria, Virginia.

Simon Pedro Urbion-Vasquez, 27, was driving southbound on S. Henry Street at approximately 3 a.m. when he lost control of his vehicle, according to a news release.

Alexandria Police responded to the scene.

One of the passengers, a 24-year-old from Silver Spring, Maryland, died on the scene from injuries.

The second passenger, a 24-year-old from Fairfax County, Virginia, was transported to the hospital with serious injuries.

Vasquez had minor injuries and refused medical treatment. He is being held without bond.

This is an ongoing investigation. Alexandria Police ask that witnesses or people with information regarding this incident contact Detective Loren King at 703-746-6689.

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