I-270 Shut Down As Police Rescue 'Critically Missing' Person From Median In Montgomery County I-270 Shut Down As Police Rescue 'Critically Missing' Person From Median In Montgomery County
I-270 Shut Down As Police Rescue 'Critically Missing' Person From Median In Montgomery County Traffic on I-270 in Montgomery County came to a standstill Thursday as officers worked to safely take a missing person from Virginia into custody, officials said. The incident unfolded around 11:49 a.m. on April 3, when Montgomery County Police were called to Longwood Drive near the Beltway retaining wall for a suspicious vehicle parked just off the road, according to the department. Investigators quickly discovered the vehicle belonged to a critically missing person from Manassas. Shortly after, police began getting multiple calls reporting someone walking along the Beltway and I-270 matc…
FAA Cracks Down At Reagan National After Safety Scares, Boosts Controller Oversight FAA Cracks Down At Reagan National After Safety Scares, Boosts Controller Oversight
FAA Cracks Down At Reagan National After Safety Scares, Boosts Controller Oversight A major shakeup is underway at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) as federal officials move to tighten oversight and protect the well-being of air traffic controllers following recent safety concerns. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced this week that it will boost staffing, review arrival rates, and deploy mental health support services for air traffic control teams working at the busy Virginia airport. The action comes in response to recent National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) recommendations after a string of concerning runway incidents near DCA, inclu…
Drunk Driver Crashes Into Truck, Strikes Stafford Home After Buying Booze: Sheriff Drunk Driver Crashes Into Truck, Strikes Stafford Home After Buying Booze: Sheriff
Drunk Driver Crashes Into Truck, Strikes Stafford Home After Buying Booze: Sheriff A speeding Toyota launched a pickup truck more than half a football field and slammed into a house during a violent DUI crash in Virginia, authorities say. It happened just before 10:00 p.m. on Friday, March 28, in the 1000 block of Ramoth Church Road, the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office said. Deputies say 29-year-old Stafford resident Aiden Conn was speeding westbound along the roadway when he veered off the road and crashed into an unoccupied parked pickup truck with such force that it pushed the truck approximately 175 feet—into a neighbor’s house. Nobody inside the home was hurt, but …
Driver Killed Crashing Into District Heights Building Identified By Police Driver Killed Crashing Into District Heights Building Identified By Police
Driver Killed Crashing Into District Heights Building Identified By Police A District man was killed in a single-vehicle crash after slamming into a building in Prince George’s County, police said. Officers with the Prince George’s County Police Department responded around 2 a.m. Saturday, March 29, to the 5800 block of Silver Hill Road in District Heights, according to investigators. There, they found the driver—62-year-old Tyrone Eugene Perry—dead at the scene. Police said Perry had been heading north on Marlboro Pike when, for reasons still under investigation, he veered off the road and struck a building. He was pronounced dead at the scene by first responde…
Passenger Killed In Loudoun County Pickup Truck Crash With Stopped Tractor-Trailer: VSP Passenger Killed In Loudoun County Pickup Truck Crash With Stopped Tractor-Trailer: VSP
Passenger Killed In Loudoun County Pickup Truck Crash With Stopped Tractor-Trailer: VSP A passenger was killed and another seriously injured when a pickup slammed into the back of a tractor trailer along a Loudoun County highway ramp, Virginia State Police said. The fatal crash happened just before 7:50 a.m. Thursday, March 27, on the off-ramp from Route 267 eastbound (Dulles Greenway) to Route 28 southbound. According to state police, a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado was exiting Route 267 when it veered off the right side of the ramp and rear-ended a 2017 Volvo 718 tractor trailer that was stopped on the shoulder. Julio A. Portillo Pena, 41, of Gaithersburg, was a passenger in the…
'Dangerous' Bridge Construction Site Prompts New Traffic Signal Plan In Greenburgh: Officials 'Dangerous' Bridge Construction Site Prompts New Traffic Signal Plan In Greenburgh: Officials
'Dangerous' Bridge Construction Site Prompts New Traffic Signal Plan In Greenburgh: Officials Following reports of unsafe driving conditions and near-misses at a bridge construction site in Westchester, officials have announced new traffic control measures set to take effect next week. The unsafe conditions have been reported as part of the reconstruction of the second half of the Ardsley Road bridge, which spans the Sprain Brook Parkway and connects Ardsley to Edgemont and is expected to be completed this summer, according to the New York State Department of Transportation and Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner.  Since work began on the remaining half of the bridge se…
Lexington Park Driver Killed Crashing Into Concrete Barrier, Sheriff Says Lexington Park Driver Killed Crashing Into Concrete Barrier, Sheriff Says
Lexington Park Driver Killed Crashing Into Concrete Barrier, Sheriff Says A 76-year-old man was killed in a single-vehicle crash Tuesday afternoon in St. Mary’s County, and investigators say a medical emergency may have been to blame. Deputies with the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office were called around 1:15 p.m. on March 25 to the 44000 block of St. Andrews Church Road near Pops Way in California, Maryland, for a reported crash involving a 2018 Hyundai Elantra. First responders found the driver, Calvin Coolidge Edwards Jr., of Lexington Park, unresponsive and not breathing, the sheriff’s office said. Despite life-saving efforts, he was pronounced dead at the s…
Scooter Rider Killed In Early Morning Crash With Jeep In Hagerstown: Sheriff's Office Scooter Rider Killed In Early Morning Crash With Jeep In Hagerstown: Sheriff's Office
Scooter Rider Killed In Early Morning Crash With Jeep In Hagerstown: Sheriff's Office A man riding an electric scooter died after a crash with a Jeep in Hagerstown early Tuesday morning, according to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to the area of Longmeadow Road near Cambridge Drive around 6:45 a.m. on March 25 for a reported collision involving a motor vehicle and an electric scooter. Investigators said both the blue Jeep Compass and the electric scooter were traveling westbound on Longmeadow Road when they collided. The driver of the Jeep was not injured. The scooter rider was rushed to Meritus Medical Center, where he later died, officials said…
Fiery Crash Shuts Down I-66 In Fairfax County, Sends One To Hospital: Fire Officials Fiery Crash Shuts Down I-66 In Fairfax County, Sends One To Hospital: Fire Officials
Fiery Crash Shuts Down I-66 In Fairfax County, Sends One To Hospital: Fire Officials Traffic came to a standstill in Fairfax County after a fiery crash involving a tractor-trailer and sedan shut down all westbound lanes on I-66 near Nutley Street, fire officials said. Fire crews responded to the scene around 2:00 p.m. Monday, March 24, after the two vehicles collided on I-66 WB, according to Fairfax County Fire and Rescue. The collision sparked a vehicle fire, prompting emergency responders to block off all lanes while they worked to contain the flames. "Fairfax’s Bravest are on scene of a vehicle fire on I-66 WB prior to Nutley Street," the department posted on X. "Crews …
Westbound LIE Reopens Hours After Crash With Serious Injuries In Yaphank Westbound LIE Reopens Hours After Crash With Serious Injuries In Yaphank
Westbound LIE Reopens Hours After Crash With Serious Injuries In Yaphank The westbound Long Island Expressway reopened hours after a crash with serious injuries. The wreck happened shortly after 1 p.m. Monday, March 24, on westbound I-495 near exit 66. One victim was ejected from a vehicle and suffered serious injuries, a Suffolk County Police spokesperson told Daily Voice. The roadway was reopened shortly after 5 p.m. It was not immediately clear how many vehicles were involved or how many people were injured.
Got Milk? 6K Gallons Spill On I-695 After Truck Overturns In Baltimore County, Officials Say Got Milk? 6K Gallons Spill On I-695 After Truck Overturns In Baltimore County, Officials Say
Got Milk? 6K Gallons Spill On I-695 After Truck Overturns In Baltimore County, Officials Say It was one sour start to the weekend for some in Maryland, leaving some motorists crying over spilt milk. A tractor-trailer carrying 6,000 gallons of milk overturned in Baltimore County, causing a massive dairy disaster on I-695 and sending milk flooding into a nearby creek, according to the Maryland Department of the Environment. The crash happened around 1 a.m. Saturday, March 22, near Exit 24, when the truck tipped over and dumped its contents across the highway. The scene of the crash in Baltimore County. Maryland Department of the Environment No injuries were reported, but 75 …
Full Closures Of Long Island Expressway In Oyster Bay Expected To Last Weeks Full Closures Of Long Island Expressway In Oyster Bay Expected To Last Weeks
Full Closures Of Long Island Expressway In Oyster Bay Expected To Last Weeks Scheduled roadwork will lead to extended closures of the Long Island Expressway. Westbound I-495 will be closed between Exit 48 and Exit 46 in the Town of Oyster Bay nightly from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. beginning on Sunday, March 23, according to the Department of Transportation. The closures, expected to last for approximately two weeks, will allow road crews to carry out preventative highway maintenance, transportation officials said. During those times, drivers will follow a signed detour via the North Service Road. The Northern State Parkway will be available as an alternate route. You can …
Woodbridge Man Hit Twice, Killed Crossing Virginia Highway—One Driver Fled, Police Say Woodbridge Man Hit Twice, Killed Crossing Virginia Highway—One Driver Fled, Police Say
Woodbridge Man Hit Twice, Killed Crossing Virginia Highway—One Driver Fled, Police Say A 53-year-old man was struck and killed by two separate vehicles in a fatal hit-and-run crash in Northern Virginia, police announced. Miles Jonathan Moore, of Woodbridge, died on Thursday night, March 20, after being hit while trying to cross Richmond Highway near Easy Street, according to the Prince William County Police Department. Officers were called to the scene shortly after 9 p.m. for reports of an unconscious man in the roadway. The initial investigation found Moore had been hit by a 2012 Toyota Highlander traveling south on Richmond Highway as he crossed outside a crosswalk. Momen…
Live Wires On Road Closed Route 23 In Pequannock: DOT Live Wires On Road Closed Route 23 In Pequannock: DOT
Live Wires On Road Closed Route 23 In Pequannock: DOT A stretch of Route 23 was closed Thursday morning, March 20 due to downed wires, the DOT site says. All southbound lanes were closed and one northbound lane was closed at Jackson Avenue.
Owings Mills Woman Killed After Losing Control Of Car, Crashing Into Tree: Police Owings Mills Woman Killed After Losing Control Of Car, Crashing Into Tree: Police
Owings Mills Woman Killed After Losing Control Of Car, Crashing Into Tree: Police A Maryland woman was killed after losing control of her car and slamming into a tree at a busy intersection in Montgomery County, officials announced. Melissa Thomas, 51, of Owings Mills, was pronounced dead at the scene after the single-vehicle crash late Monday night, March 17, according to the Montgomery County Department of Police. First responders were called shortly before 11 p.m. to the area of eastbound Ashton Road (MD 108) at the intersection with New Hampshire Avenue (MD 650) for reports of a serious crash. Officers and Montgomery County Fire & Rescue arrived to find Thomas i…
Crash Brings Down Utility Pole, Closes Route 17M Stretch In Goshen Crash Brings Down Utility Pole, Closes Route 17M Stretch In Goshen
Crash Brings Down Utility Pole, Closes Route 17M Stretch In Goshen A crash involving a car and a utility pole has shut down a section of Route 17M in Orange County, prompting major detours, officials said. The accident happened on Wednesday, March 19, at 2762 Route 17M near Cannon Hill Road in Goshem, according to Orange County Emergency Services.  The impact brought down utility poles and wires, forcing authorities to close the roadway in both directions between County Route 50 and Hartley Road.  Utility crews are actively working to restore power and remove debris, while emergency responders manage the scene. Officials urge drivers to avoid th…
Tractor-Trailer Crash, Hazmat Leak Shut Down I-95 At Pennsylvania-New Jersey Line (UPDATE) Tractor-Trailer Crash, Hazmat Leak Shut Down I-95 At Pennsylvania-New Jersey Line (UPDATE)
Tractor-Trailer Crash, Hazmat Leak Shut Down I-95 At Pennsylvania-New Jersey Line (Update) A major crash involving a tractor-trailer and two other vehicles shut down I-95 South near the Pennsylvania-New Jersey state line, while a separate hazmat incident involving a fuel leak is blocking I-95 North, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Tuesday, March 18. The crash happened around 11:45 a.m. at mile marker 2.0 in Upper Chichester, Delaware County, state police said. A tractor-trailer overturned, blocking the entire southbound roadway. Emergency responders, including fire and hazmat crews, were dispatched as a precaution. Officials reported minor injuries, and all drivers were tra…
Overturned Dump Truck Clogs Fort McHenry Tunnel, Spills Gravel On I-95 Overturned Dump Truck Clogs Fort McHenry Tunnel, Spills Gravel On I-95
Overturned Dump Truck Clogs Fort McHenry Tunnel, Spills Gravel On I-95 A crash involving an overturned dump truck inside the Fort McHenry Tunnel on Interstate 95 has shut down two northbound lanes and left traffic at a standstill, officials said. Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) officials first reported a two-vehicle crash inside Bore 4 of the tunnel around 4:30 p.m. on Friday, March 14. While two right lanes were blocked, traffic was still able to flow through Bore 3, MDTA said. Minutes later, authorities confirmed that a dump truck had overturned, spilling gravel onto the roadway and worsening delays. Photos from the scene showed cars stuck behind t…
Driver Killed Crashing Into Gaithersburg Tree Identified By Police In Maryland Driver Killed Crashing Into Gaithersburg Tree Identified By Police In Maryland
Driver Killed Crashing Into Gaithersburg Tree Identified By Police In Maryland A 21-year-old driver was killed after losing control of his Camry and crashing into a tree in Gaithersburg, police said. Officers responded around 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 11 to the 200 block of Perry Parkway, where they found the driver, Steven Alejandro Bruno Gonzalez, dead at the scene, according to Montgomery County Police. Investigators said Gonzalez was driving southbound on Perry Parkway near West Diamond Avenue when, for reasons still under investigation, he lost control of the car after coming out of a curve and crashed. Gaithersburg Police, Montgomery County Police 6th District o…
Pedestrian Struck By Train At West Hyattsville Metro Station (DEVELOPING) Pedestrian Struck By Train At West Hyattsville Metro Station (DEVELOPING)
Pedestrian Struck By Train At West Hyattsville Metro Station (Developing) Emergency crews rushed to a chaotic scene at West Hyattsville Metro Station after a pedestrian was struck by a train, causing major delays on the system, according to Prince George’s County Fire/EMS. The incident happened around 3:51 p.m. on Tuesday, March 12, at the station near Hamilton Street, officials said. Metro traffic was halted in both directions as firefighters worked to rescue the victim from under the train. The pedestrian was successfully removed and treated by EMS at the scene, though their condition has not been released. Train traffic reopened shortly after 5 p.m. on Wednes…
DA Reviewing Evidence In Route 15 Wrong-Way Crash That Injured In Mechanicsburg (UPDATE) DA Reviewing Evidence In Route 15 Wrong-Way Crash That Injured In Mechanicsburg (UPDATE)
DA Reviewing Evidence In Route 15 Wrong-Way Crash That Injured In Mechanicsburg (Update) The investigation into a wrong-way crash that injured six people on Route 15 has entered its final stages, with the Cumberland County District Attorney’s Office now reviewing evidence for possible charges, Upper Allen Township Police announced in an update on Wednesday, March 12. The January 17 crash began in Lower Allen Township when the 29-year-old suspect driver struck a 2011 Nissan Rogue occupied by a 37-year-old driver and two young children (ages 4 and 2) during an altercation at the Capital City Car Wash, police previously said. The driver then entered Route 15 southbound in the no…
Demolition To Begin On Bridge Over I-95 In New Rochelle: Lane Closures, Traffic Stops Planned Demolition To Begin On Bridge Over I-95 In New Rochelle: Lane Closures, Traffic Stops Planned
Demolition To Begin On Bridge Over I-95 In New Rochelle: Lane Closures, Traffic Stops Planned The next phase of work to demolish and replace the North Avenue bridge over Interstate 95 in New Rochelle will begin on Wednesday, March 12, weather permitting, which will bring lane closures and traffic stops for multiple weeks, officials announced.  The demolition process, which is expected to take approximately three weeks, will require overnight lane closures and traffic stops on both I-95 and North Avenue, impacting motorists traveling through the area.  To minimize daytime disruptions, much of the bridge removal will take place at night. Work will include the removal of larg…
Passenger Killed In Crash At Busy Adelphi Intersection Identified By Police Passenger Killed In Crash At Busy Adelphi Intersection Identified By Police
Passenger Killed In Crash At Busy Adelphi Intersection Identified By Police A 31-year-old woman from Hyattsville died after a two-car crash in Prince George’s County early Monday morning, police said. The fatal collision happened around 5:50 a.m. on March 10 at the intersection of Adelphi Road and Riggs Road in the Adelphi area, according to the Prince George’s County Police Department. Emergency crews rushed the victim, identified on Tuesday morning as Berta Marroquin Colindres, to the hospital, where she was pronounced dead several hours later.  The two drivers involved suffered minor injuries. Investigators say the two vehicles collided in the intersectio…
DUI Driver Scratches, Kicks Officers While Resisting Arrest In Manassas: Police DUI Driver Scratches, Kicks Officers While Resisting Arrest In Manassas: Police
DUI Driver Scratches, Kicks Officers While Resisting Arrest In Manassas: Police A Virginia woman is facing multiple charges after she allegedly resisted arrest and assaulted officers while being processed for a DUI, police said. Shayla Monae Ingham, 24, of Manassas, was taken into custody early Saturday, March 8, after officers stopped her on Sudley Road near Crestwood Drive and determined she was driving under the influence, according to the Prince William County Police Department. The situation escalated when officers brought Ingham to the Adult Detention Center, where she actively resisted, scratched one officer, and kicked another, authorities said. She was restra…
DUI Driver Wrecks Dodge Challenger In Spotsy, Lands Behind Bars: Sheriff DUI Driver Wrecks Dodge Challenger In Spotsy, Lands Behind Bars: Sheriff
DUI Driver Wrecks Dodge Challenger In Spotsy, Lands Behind Bars: Sheriff A King George man who thought he could handle his Dodge Challenger and a few drinks learned the hard way that the road had other plans, officials said. Deputies with the Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Office responded to a crash near Benchmark Road and Mine Road after receiving reports of a wreck overnight, according to the agency. When Deputy Crystal Cabrera arrived, she found 55-year-old Charles Funkhouser, whose slurred speech, glassy eyes, and strong odor of alcohol made it clear he wasn’t just a bad driver—he was allegedly a drunk one, too. Funkhouser, of King George, was arrested at the…
Good Samaritan Killed By Van Chasing Loose Dog In Dumfries: Cops Good Samaritan Killed By Van Chasing Loose Dog In Dumfries: Cops
Good Samaritan Killed By Van Chasing Loose Dog In Dumfries: Cops A Virginia man who ran into traffic to rescue a loose dog was struck and killed by a passing van, police said. Jack Leo Burdette Jr., 56, of Woodbridge, died after being hit by a 2022 Ram ProMaster van around 5:45 a.m. on Friday, March 7, on Dumfries Road near Old Stage Road, according to the Prince William County Police Department. Investigators said Burdette had gone into the roadway to catch a 2-year-old Dalmatian/Pointer mix that was running loose in traffic.  After securing the dog, he was walking back across Dumfries Road when he was struck by the westbound van approaching Old S…
Route 17 Closed Following Violent Stafford County Crash (DEVELOPING) Route 17 Closed Following Violent Stafford County Crash (DEVELOPING)
Route 17 Closed Following Violent Stafford County Crash (Developing) A serious crash on Route 17 (Warrenton Road) in Stafford County has shut down all lanes in both directions after power lines came down, officials said. The Stafford County Sheriff's Office reported the closure near Lichfield Boulevard on Thursday, March 6, urging drivers to avoid the area and use alternate routes. The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Fredericksburg confirmed the extended closure, stating that their crews are on the scene setting up detours while Dominion Energy works to address the downed power lines. In photos released by VDOT, crews can be seen working on the…
Dairy Disaster: Overturned Tanker Spills Milk All Over Prince George's County Roadway (PHOTOS) Dairy Disaster: Overturned Tanker Spills Milk All Over Prince George's County Roadway (PHOTOS)
Dairy Disaster: Overturned Tanker Spills Milk All Over Prince George's County Roadway (Photos) Drivers in Prince George’s County got a little more than they bargained for when an overturned milk tanker turned a busy road into a dairy disaster. Hazmat crews rushed to the scene of the crash at Landover Road and Brightseat Road just before noon Thursday, March 6, as gallons of milk flooded the roadway, according to Prince George’s County Fire/EMS. ROAD CLOSURE: Landover Road at Brightseat Road is closed due to an overturned vehicle. Please follow police direction. #MDTraffic pic.twitter.com/HaaFBl4QK1 — PGPDNEWS (@PGPDNews) March 6, 2025 Despite the mess, officials confirmed there …
I-95 Lanes Shut Down Due To Vehicle Fire In Woodbridge (DEVELOPING) I-95 Lanes Shut Down Due To Vehicle Fire In Woodbridge (DEVELOPING)
I-95 Lanes Shut Down Due To Vehicle Fire In Woodbridge (Developing) Some lanes on I-95 were blocked in advance of the afternoon commute on Tuesday when a truck fire broke out. Northbound lanes of the interstate in Prince William County were closed as of 4:30 p.m. on March 4 in the area of Dale Boulevard in Woodbridge. The vehicle was fully engulfed as crews worked to extinguish the fire and clear the scene to allow traffic to begin moving in the area. I-95 traffic on Tuesday afternoon. Virginia DOT According to the Virginia DOT, all north lanes were closed near mile marker 155.7 and traffic was backed up approximately two miles as of 4:25 p.m. on T…
SUV Driver, 28, Dragged By Freightliner Dies In Olney Crash: Officials SUV Driver, 28, Dragged By Freightliner Dies In Olney Crash: Officials
SUV Driver, 28, Dragged By Freightliner Dies In Olney Crash: Officials A 28-year-old Maryland woman was killed after a tractor-trailer struck her SUV and dragged it down the road in a violent crash in Montgomery County, police said on Monday. Jiwon Kim, of Silver Spring, was pronounced dead at the scene following the wreck, which happened just before 12:50 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 28, at the intersection of Layhill and Norbeck roads, according to Montgomery County Police. Investigators say Kim was driving a 2021 Kia Seltos northbound on Layhill Road when a 2006 Freightliner truck pulling a Brazos trailer east on Norbeck Road slammed into her vehicle. The force of…
Box Truck Engulfed In Flames On Route 422 In Montgomery County: PSP Box Truck Engulfed In Flames On Route 422 In Montgomery County: PSP
Box Truck Engulfed In Flames On Route 422 In Montgomery County: PSP A white box truck caught fire along Route 422 East in Montgomery County, prompting an emergency response, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Monday, March 3. The fire broke out at mile marker 185.5, just west of Indian Head Road, troopers said. Firefighters and tow crews were dispatched to the scene to contain the blaze and clear the roadway. No injuries have been reported, and the cause of the fire remains under investigation.