Dmitri Doncev and Ecaterina Doncev Car Accident: Four Lives Lost in Virginia Highway Tragedy

With profound sorrow and heavy hearts, the Greenfield, Massachusetts community is mourning the devastating loss of four beloved members of the Doncev family who were killed in a catastrophic crash on Interstate 95 in Virginia while traveling to a family wedding.

The victims have been identified as Dmitri Doncev, 45, his wife Ecaterina Doncev, 44, their daughter Emily Doncev, 14, and son Mark Doncev, 7. The family was traveling south to attend a wedding in South Carolina when tragedy struck during the early morning hours of Friday, May 29, 2026.

According to Virginia State Police, the crash occurred around 2:35 a.m. in a construction zone along Interstate 95 southbound near Quantico in Stafford County. Authorities said a charter bus failed to slow for traffic ahead and crashed into multiple vehicles, including the Doncev family’s Acura SUV. The impact caused the vehicle to catch fire.

Dmitri, Ecaterina, Emily, and Mark tragically lost their lives at the scene. Their sudden passing has left relatives, friends, church members, and the wider Greenfield community grieving an unimaginable loss.

The Doncevs were known as devoted members of a Russian Baptist church community in Massachusetts. Family members described them as people of deep faith, compassion, and generosity who dedicated themselves to helping others and strengthening their community. Since immigrating to the United States in 2008, they built a life centered on faith, family, and service, touching countless lives through their kindness and unwavering commitment to those around them.

A fundraiser established in their memory described the family as a cherished part of the community whose warmth and love left a lasting impact on everyone they met. As loved ones struggle to come to terms with this heartbreaking tragedy, support has poured in from across the region.

A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to assist with funeral expenses and the transportation of the family’s remains from Virginia back to Massachusetts. The fundraiser also aims to support grieving relatives during this incredibly difficult time.

The loss of Dmitri, Ecaterina, Emily, and Mark has left an irreplaceable void in the hearts of all who knew them. They will be remembered for their faith, love, kindness, and the joy they brought to family, friends, and their community.

May the Doncev family rest in eternal peace, and may their memories forever remain a blessing to those who loved them.