Fairfax City residents are mourning the loss of Joshua Doan-Ha, 20, of Fairfax, who died Oct. 6 – three days after his motorcycle crashed in West Springfield. He was a graduate of Fairfax High and was a U.S. Marine.

On Oct. 3 at 7:21 p.m., Fairfax County police responded to a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Braddock Road and Carriagepark Road near Kings Park West. Detectives determined that Doan-Ha was traveling east on Braddock Road on a 2023 Kawasaki Ninja. 

According to police, the driver of a 2016 Toyota Corolla was traveling west on Braddock Road and was attempting to make a left turn onto Carriagepark Road when it was struck by the motorcycle. Doan-Ha was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. Detectives continue to investigate whether speed or alcohol were a factor in this tragedy. 

Meanwhile, a GoFundMe has been set up to help Doan-Ha’s family pay for his medical bills, memorial and funeral service. On that page, it says, “Joshua was a truly remarkable soul who touched the lives of everyone around him. His kindness, strength and spirit will forever remain in our hearts.” 

And since he was an organ donor, Doan-Ha underwent surgery on Oct. 11 to help improve and save the lives of six people. His cousin, Michelle Nguyen, called him “a cherished member of our family,” adding that “his loss at a young age is deeply felt by all of us.”

To contribute to his GoFundMe account, go to https://www.gofundme.com/f/aid-joshua-doanhas-fight-for-recovery.