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Fauquier County: Driver in fatal crash arrested, previously convicted for DUI

Crystal Graham
Dennis Daniel Dunning Fauquier County fatal crash
Dennis D. Dunning, mugshot courtesy of VSP

The driver in a fatal hit-and-run crash that killed a pedestrian was located and arrested on Wednesday in Fauquier County.

Dennis D. Dunning, 54, of Catlett, was located at his residence in the 8000 block of Burwell Road and taken into custody without incident, according to Virginia State Police.

Dunning was charged with felony hit-and-run, involuntary manslaughter and operating a vehicle without an ignition interlock.

The pedestrian, Garland J. Heddings, 73, of Catlett, died at the scene. Heddings was hit by two vehicles, according to VSP, and neither vehicle stopped. The crash occurred on Nov. 8 at 5:47 p.m. on Route 806.

According to online court records, Dunning faced previous charges dating back to 2002 in Prince William County for possession of marijuana, refusing a breath test, operating a vehicle without an ignition interlock and felony DUI.

Dunning was transported to the Fauquier Adult Detention Center where he is being held without bond.

The crash remains under investigation.

Anyone with information is encouraged to call Virginia State Police Senior Trooper J. Tanner at 540-347-6200 or email [email protected]


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Crystal Graham

Crystal Graham

A 1999 graduate of Virginia Tech, Crystal Graham has worked for 25 years as a reporter and editor for several Virginia publications, written a book, and garnered more than a dozen Virginia Press Association awards for writing and graphic design. She was the co-host of "Viewpoints," a weekly TV news show, and co-host of "Virginia Tonight," a nightly TV news show, both broadcast on PBS. Her work on "Virginia Tonight" earned her a national Telly award for excellence in television. You can reach her at [email protected]

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