UPDATE Nov. 19, 5:30 p.m.: The driver killed in this morning's accident on the George Washington Parkway has been identified.

Richard Allen Taylor, 25, of Alexandria died as a result of his injuries at the scene of the accident on the George Washington Parkway this morning, according to NPS spokesperson Sergeant Paul Brooks.

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The George Washington Parkway is closed in both directions this morning due to a serious car accident, NBC Washington reported shortly before 6:30 a.m.

The road is closed between Mount Vernon Memorial Highway and Vernon View Drive.

Only one car was involved in the accident, reportedly losing control around a curve. The driver was killed; the passenger was injured, according to police. 

Patch will update this story as more information becomes available.