A Chantilly man who had been missing for the past week was found dead today (Monday) after his vehicle was pulled out of the Occoquan River.
Quang Hang, 78, was reported missing by his family around 8 p.m. on Dec. 1 after he never returned home from a vehicle inspection scheduled to take place in Leesburg at 2:30 p.m., according to the Fairfax County Police Department.
After an extensive search, officers with the FCPD’s Special Operations Division found the Toyota Camry that Hang was driving submerged in the Occoquan River near Old Colchester Road in Lorton.
“The vehicle was removed from the water and Mr. Hang was found inside, deceased,” the FCPD said. “Preliminarily, foul play is not suspected and a death investigation is underway.”
According to police, the search for Hang involved interviews of family members, reviews of surveillance camera footage, and check-ins with local hospitals. The FCPD’s Fairfax 1 helicopter, drones, marine patrol and underwater search teams were also enlisted.
Hang’s family became increasingly concerned about his health and safety after several days passed without him being able to take his medications, NBC4 reported. His daughter, Betsy, told the news station that he experiences memory loss issues and might have taken a wrong turn on his way to the mechanic.
The FCPD upgraded his status to “critically missing” on Dec. 3, triggering alerts from both the local department and the Virginia State Police. At that time, Hang had last been seen at 4:45 p.m. near the George Washington Memorial Parkway at Slaters Lane in Alexandria.
Police shared a photo of his car, and on Friday (Dec. 5), the FCPD circulated surveillance photos from a grocery store showing the clothes he was wearing the day he went missing.
While no foul play is suspected, the FCPD says anyone with possible information about the circumstances of Hang’s disappearance and death can contact its Major Crimes Bureau detectives at 703-246-7800.
Update: Detectives have obtained pictures showing what Hang was wearing when he went missing. If you have any information, please call 911. Thank you for sharing. pic.twitter.com/nW81cV4huY
— Fairfax County Police (@FairfaxCountyPD) December 5, 2025
