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GAINESVILLE, Va. — Authorities are investigating a crash on Monday afternoon that left two people dead and another injured after a vehicle collided with a concrete barrier near the intersection of I-66 and University Boulevard. The crash occurred at approximately 2:11 p.m. when a 2023 Audi Q5, traveling westbound on I-66 express lanes, failed to navigate an exit ramp near University Boulevard.

According to investigators, the driver of the vehicle did not slow down or turn as the vehicle approached the end of the ramp. The car traveled through the intersection and crossed several lanes of traffic before striking the concrete barrier. Both passengers were transported to nearby hospitals, where they died from their injuries.

The driver, identified as a 75-year-old man from Sterling, was treated for non-life-threatening injuries. Authorities confirmed that both the driver and front-seat passenger were wearing seat belts at the time of the crash.

The front-seat passenger was identified as Alfredo Rodolfo Sobrero, 90, of Sterling. The rear-seat passenger, identified as Liliana Nora Loschiavo Sierra, 67, of Woodbridge, also died from injuries sustained in the crash. The investigation is ongoing as police work to determine the cause of the incident.

Anyone who may have witnessed the crash is urged to contact authorities.

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