Police responded to the accident around noon on Saturday, Nov. 7. Photos Gene Phillip
A 17-year-old driver was charged with reckless driving after he lost control of the car he was driving on Arnon Chapel Road, rolled once and landed nearby, according to police reports.
“Fortunately, no one was really hurt, but there could have been grave consequences for the teenage driver as well as other drivers or anyone who could have been standing or walking nearby,” said PFC Tawny Wright, public information officer with Fairfax County Police.
Police responded to the accident around noon on Saturday, Nov. 7.
According to police reports, the 17-year-old was driving eastbound on Arnon Chapel Road near River Bend Road.
“The vehicle, at the crest of a hill, became airborne. The driver lost control of the vehicle, which left the roadway, rolled once and landed nearby,” according to police reports. “An investigation determined the driver was trying to ‘catch air’ at the hillcrest.”
A concerned driver on the roadway called police.
“We appreciate the call from the concerned driver who reported this incident,” said Wright.
“Reckless driving is a serious traffic offense,” she said.
“Drivers are required to appear in court and, unlike most traffic violations, this one comes with the possibility of jail time in addition to the potential hefty fine.”