Driver Charged For Crash In Chantilly That Left Two Dead, Two Hospitalized: Sheriff (UPDATED) Driver Charged For Crash In Chantilly That Left Two Dead, Two Hospitalized: Sheriff (UPDATED)
Driver Charged For Crash In Chantilly That Left Two Dead, Two Hospitalized: Sheriff (Updated) A late-night crash in Chantilly left two men dead and two others injured when a car collided with a tree and rolled over, according to the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office. The fatal single-vehicle accident was reported around 12:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 22, at the intersection of Loudoun County Parkway and Tall Cedars Parkway. Investigators say a 2023 Ford Mustang was traveling east when it veered off the roadway, struck a tree, and overturned. Two male passengers died at the scene, the driver, a man, and another female passenger were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment of undisclosed inj…
Pedestrian Hospitalized After Being Struck by Car In Virginia, Police Say Pedestrian Hospitalized After Being Struck by Car In Virginia, Police Say
Pedestrian Hospitalized After Being Struck by Car In Virginia, Police Say A Fredericksburg man is fighting for his life after being struck by a car while crossing Fall Hill Avenue Monday evening, police said. Cesareo Jurado Coca, 50, was critically injured when he attempted to cross the eastbound travel lanes of the 3300 block of Fall Hill Avenue around 5:31 p.m., according to the Fredericksburg Police Department. The impact left Jurado Coca with life-threatening injuries.  First responders rushed him to a nearby hospital, where he remains in critical condition. The driver of the vehicle involved stayed on the scene and is cooperating with investigators, p…
Police ID 26-Year-Old Pedestrian Killed In Early Morning Virginia Crash Police ID 26-Year-Old Pedestrian Killed In Early Morning Virginia Crash
Police ID 26-Year-Old Pedestrian Killed In Early Morning Virginia Crash A 26-year-old man died hours after being struck by a truck while walking on Plank Road in Fredericksburg early Saturday morning, according to police. The victim, identified as Joe Anthony Palacios, who had no permanent address, was critically injured in the crash and later pronounced dead at a local hospital, the Fredericksburg Police Department said. Officers were called at approximately 6:20 a.m. to the eastbound lanes of Plank Road in the 2800 block, where they found Palacios severely injured after being hit by a truck while walking in the roadway. Emergency responders rushed Palacios t…
One Dead, Two 'Seriously Injured' In Wrong-Way I-95 Virginia Crash: State Police (DEVELOPING) One Dead, Two 'Seriously Injured' In Wrong-Way I-95 Virginia Crash: State Police (DEVELOPING)
One Dead, Two 'Seriously Injured' In Wrong-Way I-95 Virginia Crash: State Police (Developing) One person was killed and two others suffered critical injuries in a wrong-way crash that shut down I-95 for several hours in Stafford County, state police say. Troopers were called shortly after 4 a.m. on Nov. 16 to investigate a two-vehicle crash that was reported in the southbound lanes of I-95 near the 146 mile marker. Police say that a Volvo SUV was heading north on the interstate when it struck a Chevrolet sedan head-on. One person was pronounced dead at the scene and two others are being treated and evaluated for what were described as "serious injuries."  The crash resulted i…
Pedestrian Critically Injured In 'Serious' Virginia Crash: Police (DEVELOPING) Pedestrian Critically Injured In 'Serious' Virginia Crash: Police (DEVELOPING)
Pedestrian Critically Injured In 'Serious' Virginia Crash: Police (Developing) One person suffered critical injuries in what police described as a "serious crash" in Leesburg on Friday morning. Shortly after 6:30 a.m. on Nov. 15, first responders were called to the area of Catoctin Circle SE and South King Street, where there were multiple reports of a pedestrian who was struck by a Ford pick-up truck. According to the Leesburg Police Department, upon arrival, officers provided aid until the pedestrian could be rushed to an area hospital with "critical injuries."  Officials noted that the driver remained at the scene and assisted with investigators. The crash i…
Speeding Driver, Passenger Killed In Single-Vehicle Fairfax County Crash, Police Say Speeding Driver, Passenger Killed In Single-Vehicle Fairfax County Crash, Police Say
Speeding Driver, Passenger Killed In Single-Vehicle Fairfax County Crash, Police Say Speed is believed to have been a factor in a fatal single-vehicle crash in Virginia that claimed the lives of two people in Fairfax County, police say. Investigators have identified the driver and passenger who were killed early on Sunday, Nov. 10 in the area of North Shore Drive and Charter Oak Tree in Reston when their Ford Explorer went off the roadway and struck a tree. According to the Fairfax County Police Department, the driver, Herndon resident Shawn Ballard, 35, and passenger Nicole Hamm, 48, of Reston, were both taken to an area hospital, where they were later pronounced dead from…
Nurse Shares Eery Photo Of Packed Car Morning Of I-495 Crash That Killed Her Nurse Shares Eery Photo Of Packed Car Morning Of I-495 Crash That Killed Her
Nurse Shares Eery Photo Of Packed Car Morning Of I-495 Crash That Killed Her A Massachusetts nurse who was apparently heading south for the winter was killed in a five-vehicle chain-reaction crash in Virginia. On the day that she died, Lauren Johnson-Lavender, 69, shared a Facebook photo of her family's vehicle packed and ready for what appears to be a lengthy trip out of Massachusetts. Nearly 100 people wished her safe travels. Johnson-Lavender would later be identified by investigators as the victim killed in a crash on I-495 that temporarily shut down a stretch of the interstate. Johnson-Lavender was a passenger in a Lexus that was stopped in traffic a…
Multi-Vehicle Crash Shuts Down Stretch Of I-95 In Fairfax County (DEVELOPING) Multi-Vehicle Crash Shuts Down Stretch Of I-95 In Fairfax County (DEVELOPING)
Multi-Vehicle Crash Shuts Down Stretch Of I-95 In Fairfax County (Developing) Some motorists in Virginia had a tough time during the afternoon commute after a multi-vehicle crash closed a stretch of I-95 in Fairfax County. First responders were called to the southbound lanes of the interstate on Tuesday, near mile marker 177, where there was a reported crash that closed all thru lanes while police investigated and crews cleared the area. Update: Crash: SB on I-95 at MM177.3 (US-1S Exit177A) in Fairfax Co. All SB travel lanes closed; exit ramp closed. Delay 3 mi. 6:00PM — 511 Virginia (@511statewideva) November 5, 2024 As of 5:45 p.m. on Nov. 5, the south le…
Pedestrian Walking Along Shoulder In Virginia Fatally Struck By Mercedes Van, Police Say Pedestrian Walking Along Shoulder In Virginia Fatally Struck By Mercedes Van, Police Say
Pedestrian Walking Along Shoulder In Virginia Fatally Struck By Mercedes Van, Police Say A 90-year-old man died at an area hospital overnight after being struck by a Mercedes-Benz van in Prince William County, police say. Manassas resident Gary Paul Wilson has been identified by police as the pedestrian who was struck while walking in the shoulder of a local roadway on Monday afternoon. According to the Prince William County Police Department, Wilson was walking in the 10100 block of Lake Jackson Drive in Manassas at around 4:20 p.m. on Nov. 4 when he was struck by a 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van that was heading east on the roadway. Police noted that the area where Wilson w…
Motorcyclist In Virginia Dies After Being Hospitalized In 'Non-Life-Threatening Condition:' PD Motorcyclist In Virginia Dies After Being Hospitalized In 'Non-Life-Threatening Condition:' PD
Motorcyclist In Virginia Dies After Being Hospitalized In 'Non-Life-Threatening Condition:' PD Police have identified the 72-year-old Honda motorcyclist who died at the hospital after crashing into a Honda Civic last week in Fairfax County. Springfield resident Mohammad Rastegar died on Wednesday, Oct. 30 from injuries sustained after crashing late in the afternoon when another driver was making a turn in the area. According to the Fairfax County Police Department, Rastegar was riding east on Old Keane Mill Road on his motorcycle when the driver of a Civic was hading north on Field Master Road and attempted to make a turn onto the roadway, striking the motorcyclist.  Raste…
Traffic Backed Up Approximately Seven Miles On I-81 During Afternoon Commute In Virginia Traffic Backed Up Approximately Seven Miles On I-81 During Afternoon Commute In Virginia
Traffic Backed Up Approximately Seven Miles On I-81 During Afternoon Commute In Virginia The afternoon commute was rough for some drivers on I-81 in Virginia who had to contend with lengthy delays on Thursday afternoon. An alert was issued by the Virginia Department of Transportation shortly before 5 p.m. when there was a multi-vehicle crash that backed up traffic for miles in the northbound lanes of the interstate. The crash was reported in the area of mile marker 314 in the County of Frederick. Update: Crash: NB on I-81 at MM314.7 (0.9mi south of VA-7 Exit315) in Frederick Co. 1 NB travel lane closed. Delay 7 mi. 4:56PM — 511 Virginia (@511statewideva) October 31, 2024 …
Multiple People Injured In Virginia Motorcycle Crash, Police Say (DEVELOPING) Multiple People Injured In Virginia Motorcycle Crash, Police Say (DEVELOPING)
Multiple People Injured In Virginia Motorcycle Crash, Police Say (Developing) Several people reportedly were injured in Virginia on Wednesday in a crash involving a motorcycle in Alexandria, police say. Shortly after 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 30, first responders were called to a motorcycle crash on Queen Street and North Washington Street. Multiple injuries were reported, according to police. Queen Street and North Washington Street in Alexandria Google Maps street view Traffic in the area was being diverted northbound from Washington at Cameron Street. Drivers and pedestrians have been advised to avoid the area. More information is expected to be released as the…
Single-Vehicle Crash Shuts Down Busy Fairfax County Highway (DEVELOPING) Single-Vehicle Crash Shuts Down Busy Fairfax County Highway (DEVELOPING)
Single-Vehicle Crash Shuts Down Busy Fairfax County Highway (Developing) A busy highway in Virginia will be closed for hours after a driver crashed into and took down a utility pole in Fairfax County. An alert was issued by the Fairfax County Police Department on Tuesday afternoon following a crash on Richmond Highway involving a single vehicle.  Police say that the highway will be closed between Holly Hill Road and Lockheed Boulevard in Hybla Valley as officers investigate the crash and the scene is cleared. Crews were called in to make repairs, though motorists were cautioned that the roadway will be shut down for an extended period of time. This is a d…
Teen Questioned What Designated Driver Was After DUI Crash In Virginia, Sheriff Says Teen Questioned What Designated Driver Was After DUI Crash In Virginia, Sheriff Says
Teen Questioned What Designated Driver Was After DUI Crash In Virginia, Sheriff Says A teenager who didn't understand the concept of "designated driver" was busted over the weekend after crashing into a ditch after a birthday party, according to the Stafford County Sheriff's Office. On Saturday night, a deputy on patrol in the area of Brooke Road and Caroway Drive made a curious discovery when he came upon a Kia that was stuck in a ditch. According to a spokesperson from the sheriff's office, the juvenile driver told the deputy he was heading home from a birthday party and wound up in the ditch because "his headlights are terrible," though they also made note that he had al…
Traffic Tied Up By Multi-Vehicle Crash On I-95 In Fairfax County Traffic Tied Up By Multi-Vehicle Crash On I-95 In Fairfax County
Traffic Tied Up By Multi-Vehicle Crash On I-95 In Fairfax County A multi-vehicle crash on I-95 led to lengthy delays for some drivers traveling through Fairfax County on Sunday afternoon. Several northbound lanes of the interstate were closed near the 164.4 mile marker at around 1:30 p.m., where there were two vehicles on the side of the road, causing traffic for miles. Virginia DOT The north left shoulder, left lane, left center lane, and right shoulder are closed as of 1:37 p.m., according to the Virginia Department of Transportation. Update: Crash: NB on I-95 at MM164.4 (0.3mi north of VA-600 Exit163) in Fairfax Co. 2 NB travel lanes closed…
Multi-Vehicle Crash Shuts Down Stretch Of I-95 In Virginia Multi-Vehicle Crash Shuts Down Stretch Of I-95 In Virginia
Multi-Vehicle Crash Shuts Down Stretch Of I-95 In Virginia A stretch of I-95 was shut down on Stafford County during the Friday afternoon commute due to a multi-vehicle crash, officials say. The southbound lanes of the interstate were closed at around 5:40 p.m. on Oct. 25 in Stafford, where there was a massive crash investigation and cleanup in the area. It was reported around mile marker 145.7. Update: Crash: NB on I-95 at MM145.7 (2.0mi north of Cty Rd 610 Exit143B) in Stafford Co. All NB travel lanes closed. Delay 4 mi. 5:22PM — 511 Virginia (@511statewideva) October 25, 2024 According to the Virginia DOT, motorists can expect delays due t…
Traffic Temporarily Halted On I-95 Following Crash In Virginia Traffic Temporarily Halted On I-95 Following Crash In Virginia
Traffic Temporarily Halted On I-95 Following Crash In Virginia Traffic was temporarily stalled on I-95 on Friday afternoon while crews investigated and cleared a crash scene.  In Hanover County, motorists were delayed at around 2 p.m. on Oct. 25 following a reported crash that closed the left and center southbound lanes of the interstate. Traffic began slowly getting by at around 2:15 p.m. on Friday, though motorists can still expect delays. Virginia DOT No details about the crash were provided by the Department of Transportation. Check Daily Voice for updates. Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribute? Join the DMV A…
These Are The 'Spookiest Streets' In Maryland, Virginia: New Survey These Are The 'Spookiest Streets' In Maryland, Virginia: New Survey
These Are The 'Spookiest Streets' In Maryland, Virginia: New Survey Just in time for Halloween, a new survey has been released, and the DMV region is home to some of the country's "spookiest streets."  A survey of 3,000 drivers conducted by Volkswagen determined which area roadways are ready for the holidays, headlined by Route 9 in Sleepy Hollow, a New York destination. Others at the top of the list include Old Ghost Road in Georgia, Superstition Mountains Apache Trail in Arizona, the Haunted Highway in Louisiana and Dead Man's Curve in Cleveland. In Maryland and Virginia, these (aptly named) streets made the list:  Route 666 in Chesapeake (14…
'Major' Delays Expected On I-95 In Virginia Through Afternoon Commute: VDOT 'Major' Delays Expected On I-95 In Virginia Through Afternoon Commute: VDOT
'Major' Delays Expected On I-95 In Virginia Through Afternoon Commute: VDOT Disaster was largely averted, though traffic was blocked on I-95 in Virginia on Thursday by a multi-vehicle crash that left a tractor-trailer smoldering.  Both north and southbound lanes were temporarily shut down on Oct. 24, where there was a reported crash with multiple vehicles involved that resulted in several cars and a truck being torched. Only one minor injury with crash blocking lanes on both I-95 northbound and southbound @VaDOT @VaDOTRVA pic.twitter.com/p6ZPYeS8Ko — VDOT Fredericksburg (@VaDOTFRED) October 24, 2024 The crash was reported between exit 110 and exit 104 at …
Police ID Virginia Pick-Up Truck Driver, PA Crane Operator Killed In Fiery I-83 Crash Police ID Virginia Pick-Up Truck Driver, PA Crane Operator Killed In Fiery I-83 Crash
Police ID Virginia Pick-Up Truck Driver, PA Crane Operator Killed In Fiery I-83 Crash New details have been released by Maryland State Police investigators after two people were killed in a crash involving a pick-up and mobile crane that shut down I-83 on Wednesday in Baltimore County. Ruther Glen, Virginia resident Kevin Johnson, 53, was driving the truck that lost control and struck the Peterbilt crane being operated by 61-year-old James Hutson, of Ephrata, Pennsylvania, officials say. Shortly after 2 p.m. on Oct. 23, Maryland State Police troopers were called to the northbound lanes of the interstate in Sparks Glencoe when the pick-up hauling a trailer was headi…
Driver Killed After Crossing Over Median, Crashing Into Tree In Virginia: Police Driver Killed After Crossing Over Median, Crashing Into Tree In Virginia: Police
Driver Killed After Crossing Over Median, Crashing Into Tree In Virginia: Police A driver died after suffering a medical emergency and crashing into a tree near a busy Prince William County intersection, police say. Adrian Aurel Utupan, 64, has been identified by investigators as the driver who was killed in a crash early on Thursday morning in Woodbridge.  According to the Prince William County Police Department, shortly before 1:30 a.m. on Oct. 24, officers were called to the area of Prince William Parkway near Minnieville Road, where there was a single-vehicle crash reported. Police say that Utupan was driving a 2024 Chevrolet Blazer south on the parkway w…
Woman 'Who Knows Better' Busted For DUI, Drug Offenses After Virginia Fender Bender: Sheriff Woman 'Who Knows Better' Busted For DUI, Drug Offenses After Virginia Fender Bender: Sheriff
Woman 'Who Knows Better' Busted For DUI, Drug Offenses After Virginia Fender Bender: Sheriff A woman who was "acting odd, like she was on drugs" following a fender bender in Virginia was, in fact, intoxicated, according to the Stafford County Sheriff's Office. Stafford resident Rachel Baltzll, 34, if facing a host of charges after being busted with controlled substances during a midday crash investigation over the weekend. Deputies from the Stafford County Sheriff's Office responded to the area of Shelton Shop Road and Courthouse Road shortly after 3 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 19, when a driver was rear-ended by a Ford, causing minor damage. However, during the typical information excha…
Stretch Of I-66 Shut Down Due To Tractor-Trailer Crash, Fire In Virginia (DEVELOPING) Stretch Of I-66 Shut Down Due To Tractor-Trailer Crash, Fire In Virginia (DEVELOPING)
Stretch Of I-66 Shut Down Due To Tractor-Trailer Crash, Fire In Virginia (Developing) All westbound lanes on I-66 in Northern Virginia were shut down on Monday afternoon for a tractor-trailer crash, according to the Department of Transportation. An alert was issued by the DOT when a tractor-trailer overturned and spilled debris into the roadway in Warren County, halting all traffic in the area of exit 6, officials said after the violent crash onto the roadway. The crash also shut down all lanes on Route 522, which was still being cleared as of 2:30 p.m. on Oct. 21 after the truck caught fire and sent smoke billowing through the air that could be seen by motorists. **UPD…
Driver Killed In Single-Vehicle Spotsylvania Crash Identified By Sheriff (DEVELOPING) Driver Killed In Single-Vehicle Spotsylvania Crash Identified By Sheriff (DEVELOPING)
Driver Killed In Single-Vehicle Spotsylvania Crash Identified By Sheriff (Developing) A 49-year-old man was killed early on Friday morning in a single-vehicle Spotsylvania crash, the sheriff's office confirmed. Local resident Marcus Dwayne Coleman has been identified by investigators as the driver and only person involved in a crash on Oct. 18 in the 3900 block of Shepherds Road. The crash was reported at around 8:15 a.m. on Friday. Coleman was pronounced dead at the scene. The crash remains under investigation by the Spotsylvania County Sheriff's Office Accident Reconstruction Team. No additional details were provided. This is a developing story. Check Daily Voice for u…
Lanes Closed On I-81 In Northern Virginia For Multi-Vehicle Crash (DEVELOPING) Lanes Closed On I-81 In Northern Virginia For Multi-Vehicle Crash (DEVELOPING)
Lanes Closed On I-81 In Northern Virginia For Multi-Vehicle Crash (Developing) Motorists on I-81 in Northern Virginia had to contend with lengthy delays on Thursday afternoon following a multi-vehicle crash.  All northbound lanes of the interstate were closed in the County of Frederick as of 2:15 p.m. on Oct. 17 near mile marker 318, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation. Traffic backups were estimated at approximately 2.5 miles, officials said. There was no definitive timeline for when the scene would be clear. Virginia DOT No details about the crash have been released. This is a developing story. Check Daily Voice for updates. Want breakin…
Truck Driver Charged For Crash That Killed 23-Year-Old Motorcyclist In Virginia: Police Truck Driver Charged For Crash That Killed 23-Year-Old Motorcyclist In Virginia: Police
Truck Driver Charged For Crash That Killed 23-Year-Old Motorcyclist In Virginia: Police A Mack-truck driver has been charged for failing to maintain his lane leading up to the crash that killed a speeding 23-year-old motorcyclist in Prince William County, police say. Triangle resident Kojo Essandoh, 56, was issued a court summons citing him for his role in the crash that claimed the life of Woodbridge resident Melanie Ruby Morales last month. According to the Prince William Police Department, shortly before 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 5, Morales was traveling west on Old Bridge Road near Occoquan Road at a high rate of speed when "the operator lost control and separated …
Several Lanes Blocked By I-495 Crash At Springfield Interchange: DOT Several Lanes Blocked By I-495 Crash At Springfield Interchange: DOT
Several Lanes Blocked By I-495 Crash At Springfield Interchange: DOT Several lanes were shut down on I-495 in Fairfax County on Tuesday afternoon during the evening commute following a crash that was reported in the area. Some motorists were delayed on Oct. 15, when there was a reported crash in the southbound lanes of the interstate at the Springfield Interchange that resulted in multiple lane closures while crews cleared the scene. Delays were estimated to be approximately three miles. Crash. I-495 SB (Outer Loop) at the Springfield Interchange (Exit 57). Fairfax County, VA. 4 left lanes are blocked, 1 right lane gets by. Delays are approximately 3 mil…
Man Who Smoked Heroin/Fentanyl Mix Gets Third DUI In Virginia, Sheriff Says Man Who Smoked Heroin/Fentanyl Mix Gets Third DUI In Virginia, Sheriff Says
Man Who Smoked Heroin/Fentanyl Mix Gets Third DUI In Virginia, Sheriff Says If at first you don't succeed... Possibly stop getting behind the wheel if you're under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Stafford native Jacob Boyd, 30, was arrested for his third DUI offense in the past decade after allegedly taking a heroin and fentanyl mix before going for a ride. At approximately 11:30 p.m. on Saturday night, the Stafford County Sheriff's Office received a complaint about a drunk driver who was struggling to keep a Ford pick-up truck in his lane on I-95. The caller followed the truck - which was being operated by Boyd - as it took the 143A exit toward Richmond H…
Pedestrian Dies At Hospital Weeks After Being Struck By Car In Fairfax County, Police Say Pedestrian Dies At Hospital Weeks After Being Struck By Car In Fairfax County, Police Say
Pedestrian Dies At Hospital Weeks After Being Struck By Car In Fairfax County, Police Say A 57-year-old man died at the hospital weeks after being admitted with what were described as non-life-threatening injuries when he was struck by a car in Fairfax County, police say. At around 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 24, Glen Simmons was walking near the intersection of Patrick Henry Drive and Arlington Boulevard in Seven Corners when he was struck by the driver of a Kia Forte. Investigators say that Simmons was in the southbound lanes, not in a crosswalk, when he was hit by the Kia traveling south on Patrick Henry Drive. Simmons was treated and taken to the hospital "in non-life-threaten…
Multi-Vehicle Crash Ties Up Traffic On I-66 During Afternoon Commute In Arlington Multi-Vehicle Crash Ties Up Traffic On I-66 During Afternoon Commute In Arlington
Multi-Vehicle Crash Ties Up Traffic On I-66 During Afternoon Commute In Arlington Some lanes were blocked in Arlington during Thursday's afternoon commute as police investigated a multi-vehicle crash on I-66. Crews were working to clear the scene of the crash as of 6 p.m. on Oct. 10 in the westbound lanes of the interstate that led to lane closures and temporary delays for some motorists traveling through the area. The crash was reported at mile marker 68 in Arlington County. As of 6:15 p.m., the left lane remained closed as the investigation continued. No details about the crash have been provided. Check Daily Voice for updates. Want breaking news in the DMV as it h…
Police ID 89-Year-Old Bicyclist Killed In Crash At Fairfax County Intersection (UPDATED) Police ID 89-Year-Old Bicyclist Killed In Crash At Fairfax County Intersection (UPDATED)
Police ID 89-Year-Old Bicyclist Killed In Crash At Fairfax County Intersection (Updated) New details have been released by the Fairfax County Police Department after a bicyclist died at the hospital when he was struck by a driver at a busy intersection on Wednesday. Oakton resident Richard Albrecht, 89, was rushed to the hospital at around 12:15 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon after being struck by a motorist near the intersection of West Ox Road and Tilton Valley Drive near Penderwood, according to police. West Ox Road and Tilton Valley Drive. Google Maps street view At the time of the crash, police say that a driver of a Kia was heading south on West Ox Road in the r…