On February 8 at 5:59 p.m., the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office responded to a single vehicle accident in the 800 block of Mountain View Road. Responding deputies discovered the vehicle had traveled off of the roadway and struck a tree before colliding with a fence. The passenger, Sean O’Driscoll, 26, of Stafford, was extracted from the vehicle and Fire and Rescue personnel began life-saving measures. He was transported to the hospital where he later died as a result of his injuries sustained in the crash.

The investigation is assigned to the Traffic Safety Unit. The initial investigation indicates speed was a factor in the crash. The investigation is ongoing.