Falls Church Teen Dies From Injuries Sustained in Jan. 2 Crash

An 18-year-old Falls Church man died Friday from injuries sustained in a Jan. 2 car crash.

Carlos Hernandez died at Friday, according to a Fairfax County Police release over the weekend. Hernandez was ejected from the back seat of a 2001 Honda Accord in the 2900 block of Graham Rd. when the driver of the car lost control and hit a tree, according to the release. Police said the driver ran off the road at about 12:40 a.m. Jan. 2.

No charges have been filed and police are continuing to investigate. Detectives from the Crash Reconstruction Unit believe speed may have been one of the causes of the crash.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), e-mail at www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org or text “TIP187” plus your message to CRIMES (274637) or call Fairfax County Police at 703-691-2131.