Detectives from FCPD Crash Reconstruction Unit are investigating a fatal crash involving a motorcyclist that occurred last week  in Burke.

Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 10:05 p.m., officers responded to the intersection of Old Keene Mill Road and Shiplett Boulevard in Burke for a crash involving a 2007 Yamaha motorcycle and a 2005 Toyota sedan.

Preliminarily, detectives determined the driver of the Toyota was attempting to make a left turn onto Old Keene Mill Road from a shopping center when he was struck on the driver’s side by the motorcyclist. The motorcyclist was traveling westbound on Old Keene Mill Rd in the left through-lane.

The motorcyclist, Mohab Helmy 50, of Burke was transported to the hospital where he was pronounced deceased. The driver of the Toyota remained on scene and was uninjured. CRU detectives continue to investigate the crash.

Detectives would like to speak to anyone who may have information about this case. Those with information are asked to please call our Crash Reconstruction Unit at 703-280-0543. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Solvers by phone – 1-866-411-TIPS (866-411-8477)

There have been 10 traffic crash fatalities in the county to date in 2024. In 2023, there were 5 traffic crash fatalities year to date.