Home State Police: 19-year-old man dead following late-night accident in Fauquier County
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State Police: 19-year-old man dead following late-night accident in Fauquier County

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A Catlett man is dead after an accident Friday night in Fauquier County.

Ramiro Henandez Barriga, 19, died at the scene.

The crash occurred Aug. 9 at 10:51 p.m. on Route 806, three tenths of a mile north of Route 607, according to Virginia State Police.

Police say Barriga’s 2006 Ford Focus was traveling south on Elk Run Road when it crossed a double solid yellow line and ran off the left side of the highway. Police report that Barriga struck and fence before colliding with several trees and overturning.

The crash remains under investigation.

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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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