Assiatou Barry, 39, of Loudoun, Virginia, died early Saturday morning after the 2023 Hyundai Tucson she was driving left the road and crashed into a tree along Lee Highway in Prince William County. The crash happened shortly after midnight, leaving her dead at the scene.
Prince William County police said officers were called to the intersection of Lee Highway and Pageland Lane at approximately 12:23 a.m. on November 14. The call was made after reports of a serious single-vehicle crash.
Investigators said Barry was traveling north on Lee Highway at a high rate of speed when she approached the intersection. For reasons that remain under investigation, her Hyundai Tucson veered off the roadway.
The vehicle then struck a tree with enough force to leave Barry fatally injured. Emergency responders arrived, but she was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police later identified the driver as Assiatou Barry, 39, of Loudoun. Authorities have not released further details about her final moments or what may have caused the vehicle to leave the roadway.
Investigators are now asking anyone who witnessed the crash or may have information about what happened to come forward. Even a small detail from someone who was in the area around the time of the collision could help officers piece together the events leading up to the crash.
The investigation remains ongoing as police work to establish the circumstances surrounding the fatal collision. No additional information about possible contributing factors has been provided.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Prince William County Police Department at 703-792-6500.