Detectives from Major Crimes Bureau continue to investigate after a man died in a construction site accident in the 1600 block of Capital One Drive. Nelson Aguilar-Salamanca, 55, of Maryland, was working at the site as a subcontractor. Around 7:30 a.m. rebar that was being hoisted in the air by a crane fell and struck Aguilar-Salamanca. He was taken to a nearby hospital where he died from his injuries, according to an FCPD announcement on Dec. 30.
The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner is conducting an autopsy to confirm cause of death. No other injuries were reported as a result of this incident.
Anyone who might have witnessed this accident is asked to call the Major Crimes Bureau at 703-246-7800, option 4, or contact Crime Solvers electronically by visiting http://www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org or text-a-tip by texting “TIP187” plus your message to CRIMES(274637) or by calling 1-866-411-TIPS(8477), or call Fairfax County Police non-emergency dispatch at 703-691-2131.
Victim specialists from Major Crimes Bureau’s Victim Services Division have been assigned to ensure that the family is receiving appropriate resources and assistance.