Khalid Al Rakan dies in fatal Loudoun County car crash

Khalid Al Rakan dies in fatal Loudoun County car crash

Fatal Loudoun County car crash death of Khalid Al Rakan – Obituary

Khalid Al Rakan, an 18-year-old from Chantilly, was tragically killed in a two-vehicle collision Friday afternoon in South Riding, Virginia.

The crash took place around 2:15 p.m. at the intersection of Tall Cedars Parkway and South Riding Boulevard. Al Rakan, who was driving a Volkswagen Jetta, was transported to the hospital along with his front-seat passenger. Sadly, he was later pronounced dead due to the injuries sustained in the collision.

The other vehicle involved, a Nissan Quest, had one occupant who was treated for injuries at the scene and later released.

The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office reported that speed might have contributed to the crash, although there was no indication that alcohol or drugs played a role.

In response to the tragedy, Board of Supervisors Chairman Phyllis Randall offered heartfelt condolences, noting the unique and devastating nature of a parent losing a child. Dulles District Supervisor Matt Letourneau also asked the public to refrain from speculation out of respect for Al Rakan’s grieving family.

Authorities are encouraging anyone with information or who witnessed the crash to reach out to Detective Walsh at 703-777-1021.