Crime & Safety

Man Charged in February Crash That Killed Sharon Parrish

Accused is from Woodbridge

Fairfax County Police have announced an arrest in the February 10 crash that killed Sharon Parrish of Manassas.

Police have charged 27-year-old Carlos Edgar Portillo, of 3718 Fairfield Lane in Woodbridge, Virginia, with involuntary manslaughter.

Parrish was traveling northbound on Ox Road and was attempting to turn left on to Henderson Road when her 2000 BMW was struck by the 2000 Chevrolet Portillo was driving. The crash occurred around 9 p.m. Parrish was declared dead at the scene and Portillo was treated for minor injuries.

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Detectives from the Crash Reconstruction Unit continue to
investigate this fatal crash and would like to hear from anyone who may
have witnessed it. Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime
Solvers by phone at 1-866-411-TIPS(8477) or call police at 703-691-2131.


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