Michael AH Sanson Brenda Atkisson Crash

A 31-year-old driver and his 67-year-old passenger were killed in a Fauquier County crash this week, police said.

Michael AH Sanson and Brenda Atkisson.
Photo Credit: *Michael Harris Sanson Facebook/Brenda Harris Atkisson Facebook*

04/26/2024 3:28 p.m.

Michael A.H. Sanson of Orange was heading south on Route 29/James Madison Highway in a Chevrolet Equinox when he ran off the right side of the road and hit a mailbox, then a tree, around 11:05 a.m. Wednesday, April 24, according to Virginia State Police.

Sanson, who was not wearing a seatbelt, died at the scene. His passenger, Brenda M. Atkisson, also died at the scene. She was wearing a seatbelt.

Speed is considered a factor in the crash, police said.

Brenda's Facebook profile shows she has ties to Centreville and Chantilly, while Michael has ties to Spotsylvania and Manassas Park.

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