Civic Desk / Fairfax / July 17, 2025

Leesburg Man Charged Months After Fatal Lorton Crash

A Leesburg man has been charged with involuntary manslaughter nearly three months after a head-on crash killed 33-year-old Michelle Davis of Lorton.

By Tysons Times Staff

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Coverage area: Fairfax
Section: Civic Desk
Published: July 17, 2025
Topics: civic, fairfax, development, public safety

Article Text

A Leesburg man has been charged with involuntary manslaughter nearly three months after a head-on crash killed 33-year-old Michelle Davis of Lorton.

The crash occurred at 5:14 p.m. April 23 near Ox Road and Davis Drive in Lorton. Fairfax County police detectives determined that Steven Kowalik, 64, was driving a 2012 Ford F-350 north on Ox Road while towing a fishing boat.

Kowalik lost consciousness behind the wheel, crossed the grass median and struck Davis’ 2017 Chevrolet Cruze head-on near Davis Drive, according to investigators.

Davis was pronounced dead at the scene. Kowalik was taken to a local hospital with injuries that were not considered life-threatening.

Police said April 24 that alcohol did not initially appear to have contributed to the crash. Investigators are still examining whether speed was a factor.

Kowalik surrendered to authorities July 11 and was charged with involuntary manslaughter. He was later released on a $7,500 bond.

Anyone with information about the crash can contact the Crash Reconstruction Unit at 703-280-0543. Anonymous tips may be submitted to Crime Solvers at 703-246-4676.

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