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Police ID 26-Year-Old Pedestrian Killed In Early Morning Fredericksburg 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…
Lifestyle
These DMV Cities Are Among Safest In US: New Ranking
Some neighborhoods in the DMV region rank among the safest in the United States, according to a newly released report from WalletHub. Two from Virginia were in the top 10 in the new ranking, with the state boasting five overall, joining two from Maryland and the District of Columbia as the safest cities in America in 2024. In making their rankings, WalletHub evaluated a variety of "threats to safety," including the possibility of natural disasters, mass shootings, traffic accidents, and other dangers. “When people think about safety in a city, their minds probably immedia…
News
Driver Charged For Fatal Pedestrian Strike That Hospitalized Two In Fairfax County, Police Say
A 58-year-old woman has been charged in connection to a fatal June crash that left a pedestrian dead in Fairfax County, police announced on Monday. Centreville resident Climencia Melgar was identified as the driver who struck Lubia Mirasol Vasquez Mateo while making a turn late last month, and she will now face charges. Detectives from the Fairfax County Police Department were called shortly before 10 p.m. on June 25, where they found Vasquez Mateo down on Pickwick Road after being struck by Melgar outside of the crosswalk. The Clifton resident was rushed to an area hospital with life…
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Car Wash Employee Killed, Two Others Injured In Fairfax Coutny Crash, Police Say
A 62-year-old woman was killed following a reported crash at a car wash in Fairfax County on Saturday, police say. Fairfax resident Martha Clemencia Nguyen has been identified by police as the person who died at an area hospital after a driver struck a group of employees in the parking lot of the Flagship Carwash in the 10800 block of Fairfax Boulevard. According to a spokesperson from the Fairfax County Police Department, shortly before 11 a.m. on June 29, officers were called to the car wash, where there was a reported crash that left three employees of the business suffering from various…
Police & Fire
Joshua Farmer Dies In Lee Highway Crash
A 30-year-old man died and his 6-year-old front seat front seat passenger seriously hurt in a Fauquier County crash over the weekend, police said. Joshua A Farmer, of Amissville, was airlifted to INOVA Fairfax after rear-ending a Freightliner tractor-trailer that was stopped at a red light in a 2017 Honda Accord, just before 6 p.m. on Route 29 (Lee Highway) on Sunday, May 19, Virginia State Police said. Farmer was not wearing a seatbelt. A 6-year-old girl in the front seat was not in a proper child restraint device, police said. She was taken to Fauquier Health for treatment. The driv…
News
District Woman Dies Week After Being Struck In Median Of Maryland Roadway: Police
A District woman who was struck by a driver in Prince George's County last week has died at an area hospital, authorities announced on Wednesday. Brittany Young, 35, has been identified as the pedestrian who was hospitalized with traumatic injuries on Tuesday, April 23 in the unincorporated section of Bowie, police say. According to the Prince George's County Police Department, at approximately 9:15 p.m. on the night of the strike, officers were called to the area of Pleasant Prospect Road and Bishops Content Road to investigate a crash. Police say that Young was struck in the median of th…
Police & Fire
Police ID Pedestrian, 55, Killed By Car In Prince William County
A 55-year-old man was struck and killed by a car on Sunday night, April 28 in Prince William County, police said. Francisco Rafael Campos Henriquez was in dark clothing trying to cross Richmond Highway outside of a crosswalk near Rosedale Court around 10:10 p.m., county police said. He was struck by a 2016 Honda CRV heading south driven by a 59-year-old man. Henriquez was pronounced deceased on scene. The driver of the striking vehicle remained at the scene and was not injured. Investigators determined that speed, alcohol, and drugs are not factors for the driver. The investigation continue…
Police & Fire
Police ID Motorcyclist, 50, Killed In Burke Crash
Police have identified the motorcyclist killed Wednesday night, April 24 in Fairfax County. Mohab Helmy, 50, of Burke, was heading west on Old Keene Mill Road in Burke on a 2007 Yamaha motorcycle when he struck a 2005 Toyota sedan making a left turn onto Old Keene Mill Road from a shopping center just after 10 p.m., county police said. Helmy was traveling westbound on Old Keene Mill Rd in the left through-lane. He was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead. The driver of the Toyota remained on scene and was uninjured. CRU detectives continue to investigate th…
Police & Fire
Spotsylvania Pedestrian Crash
A 51-year-old man was struck and killed Monday, April 8 in Spotsylvania, police said. James Corsa was crossing Patriot Highway in all-dark clothing when he was struck by a 2013 Dodge caravan heading south around 11:30 p.m., according to Major Troy Skebo of the county sheriff's office. The area that Corsta was struck in was not in a crosswalk area and was not very well lit. He was taken to Mary Washington Hospital where he died. The 61-year-old male driver from Connecticut was not injured and stayed on scene. The accident was investigated by the Sheriff’s Office Accident R…
Police & Fire
Alexandria Motorcyclist, 23, Dies In Crash With
Dash
Bus
Police have identified the victim killed in an Alexandria motorcycle crash as a 23-year-old resident. Kaden Olsen, of Alexandria, was heading east on Duke Street when he was broadsided by a DASH bus making a left turn onto North Ripley Street around 5:05 p.m.Tuesday, April 9, Alexandria police said. The bus driver was the only person on the bus at the time of the accident. No other injuries were reported and the scene was cleared by 10:40 p.m. Olsen died at the scene and charges are pending the outcome of the investigation.
Police & Fire
Drag Racing Driver Crashes During Pursuit Along I-395: State Police
A 19-year-old Maryland driver is facing multiple charges in connection with a pursuit and several crashes on I-395 in Virginia, police said. Kennedy W. Mejia Medina, of Silver Spring, was in a Toyota Camry that was trying to race another car along the highway around 12:15 a.m., when Virginia State Police attempted a motor vehicle stop near Edsall Road in Fairfax County, police said. As Medina tried to get away, it "split the lane" and tried to drive between two other southbound vehicles. The Camry collided with both causing them to both lose control and crash near Exit 2 for Edsall Road, po…
Police & Fire
Maryland Driver Fleeing Fender Bender Crashes Again, Dies On I-395: Cops
A 48-year-old man was killed fleeing a minor crash when he crashed again Friday, March 29 on I-395 in Washington DC, authorities said. Ronald Jerome Jordan Jr. was heading north in a Chevy Malibu in the Third Street Tunnel when he rear-ended a Fort Transit Wagon and didn't stop, fleeing north in the tunnel around 5:30 p.m., DC police said. A minute later, the Malibu crossed lanes of traffic and began driving in the shoulder lane. When the driver attempted to get back into the main lanes of traffic, the Malibu mounted the east curb and struck a light pole, police said. Jordan Jr. was taken …
Police & Fire
Spotsy Man Struck, Killed By 83-Year-Old DC Driver In Culpeper: Police
A 71-year-old Spotsylvania man was struck and killed by a car last week in Culpeper, State Police said. The unidentified man was walking south along Rixeyville Road when he was struck by a 2015 GMC Denali also heading south, near Colvin Road around 9:50 p.m. Wednesday, March 20, according to state police. The pedestrian was wearing dark non-reflective clothing and was not in a crosswalk, police said. He died while being transported to Fauquier Health. The driver of the GMC, an 83-year-old male of Washington, DC., was not injured in the crash. The crash remains und…
Police & Fire
Serious Crash Shuts All Lanes Of Spotsylvania Roadway
A bad accident closed all lanes of a Spotsylvania roadway Monday morning, March 18. It happened on Rt. 636 (Mine Road) near Circle Drive, according to the DOT website. As of 10:55 a.m., all lanes were closed. This is a developing story. Check back for more.
Traffic
One Killed, One Hospitalized In Early Morning Fairfax County Crash, Police Say
One person was killed and a second hospitalized in Fairfax County following a two-vehicle crash, according to police. Officers were called to the scene of a collision shortly after 2 a.m. on Route 286 near Ox Road in Fairfax Station, where the crash was reported. According to the Fairfax County Police Department, the driver of one vehicle was pronounced dead at the hospital, while the second was treated and evaluated for non-life-threatening injuries. The crash led to road closures in the area for several hours. It has since reopened. The roadway is now open. Follow our blo…
Police & Fire
Person Changing Tire Struck, Killed By Truck On Beltway: State Police
A person changing a tire on their car was struck and killed by a truck on the Capital Beltway early Sunday, March 10 in Fairfax County, police said. The unidentified person was in the shoulder of the westbound lanes near Exit 176 when they were struck just before 3:40 a.m., Virginia State Police said. The pedestrian died at the scene. The driver of the truck was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. The Virginia State Police Fairfax Division Crash Reconstruction Team is assisting with the ongoing crash investigation. Charges are pending.
Police & Fire
Child Critical In Metrobus Crash In Fairfax County: Police
A child is in critical condition following a crash with a Metrobus in Fairfax County over the weekend, police said. Police said only that the crash, involving the bus and a sedan, happened at Gallows Road and Anderson Drive Saturday night, March 2. The child was riding in the sedan and Gallows Road was closed for investigation. Daily Voice has reached out to police for more details.
Police & Fire
Former Metropolitan Police Officer Guilty Of Bribery Scheme Involving Crash Victims
A former Metropolitan Police Department patrol officer who provided confidential information to attorneys for referral fees, federal officials say. Vincent Forrest, 35, was convicted this week for his role in a bribery scheme where he illegally provided private information from police documents in exchange for cash payments. Forrest and Raquel DePaula, 43, of Beltsville, were indicted by a grand jury in June 2021. According to court documents, beginning in April 2019, Forrest accessed confidential information from MPD Traffic Accident Reports. Additionally, the former officer used hi…
Police & Fire
Woman Fatally Struck By Car In Loudoun County
A 75-year-old woman was fatally struck by a car in Loudoun County Monday, Oct. 23. The woman was in the crosswalk on Old Ryan Road and Hammersmith Place in Ashburn when she was struck by a Mercedes SUV, around 5:45 p.m., county officials said. The woman was taken to an area hospital where she was pronounced dead. The driver remained at the scene. The Sheriff’s Office Crash Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate the crash. Anyone with any information is asked to call Investigator T. Alpy at 703-771-1021. Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribute? Join the DMV…
Traffic
Overturned Crane Truck Shuts Manassas Intersection
An overturned crane truck has closed a Manassas intersection Thursday morning, Oct. 19. Sudley Road near Gum Springs Road was closed in both directions indefinitely as of 9:30 a.m., police said. Have photos? Email clevine@dailyvoice.com No injuries have been reported. Motorist are asked to follow police direction and use alternate routes in the area. Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribute? Join the DMV All Incidents Facebook group.
Traffic
I-81 Tractor Trailer Crash Jams Traffic In Rockingham County For Miles
A tractor trailer crash on I-81 had traffic piled up in Rockingham County on Monday afternoon, Sept. 18. The crash happened in the northbound lanes at mile marker 247.1 just before Exit 247A, the VDOT website said. The north left shoulder and left lane are closed. Traffic backups were approximately 3.5 miles as of 2:45 p.m. Another crash on the southbound side of the highway at mile marker 277.2 also had traffic piled up for three miles in Shenandoah. Another crash on the southbound side of the highway at mile marker 277.2 also had traffic piled up for three miles in Shenandoah.VDOT W…
Police & Fire
Speeding Teen Driver Charged With Manslaughter In Deadly, Airborne Virginia Crash: Police
Authorities in Virginia charged an 18-year-old unlicensed driver with manslaughter in a crash that killed a 23-year-old driver. Bilecer Turcios Hernandez, of Woodbridge, and Juan Jose Bonilla Bonilla, of Woodbridge, were both speeding — perhaps, drag-racing — in the moments before the Wednesday, Aug. 30 crash on Minnieville Road and Hedgewood Drive in Woodbridge, Prince William County police said. Hernandez was operating a 2014 Nissan 370 Z when he tried to pass Bonilla Bonilla's 2011 BMW 535 in an aggressive manner, and lost control, police said. Hernandez struck Bonill…
Traffic
13 Dead, 4,475 Speeders Stopped Over Labor Day Weekend In Virginia
Thirteen people died in 10 traffic crashes over Labor Day weekend in Virginia, and five of the accidents involved motorcycles, State Police said. Virginia State Police also stopped 4,475 speeders and 1,945 reckless drivers. State troopers also cited 491 seat belt violations and 150 child restraint violations, over the holiday weekend. The 2023 Labor Day statistical counting period began at 12:01 a.m. Friday, Sept. 1, 2023, and concluded at midnight Monday, Sept. 4, 2023. The 10 fatal traffic accidents happened in City of Virginia Beach and Campbell, Hanover, James City, Montgomery, Nelson,…
Traffic
Fatal Tractor Trailer Crash Shuts Major Culpeper County Highway
A deadly crash involving a tractor trailer closed a major roadway in Culpeper County Wednesday morning, Sept. 6, State Police said. The accident happened on Route 522 (Zachary Taylor Highway), north of Route 615 (Rapidan Road) just before 9 a.m., Sgt. Brent Coffey said. Zachary Taylor Highway was closed and VDOT was at the scene. Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribute? Join the DMV All Incidents Facebook group.
Police & Fire
Driver, 80, Who Turned Into Crosswalk Killing Pedestrian Cited: Fairfax County PD
An 80-year-old driver was served on summons-releasable charges in connection to a deadly crash in Fairfax County last month, police announced. Gamaathige Desoya, of Vienna, was trying to turn left onto northbound Kirby Road on Aug. 12 in McLean, when she struck Brigitte Foster, 86, who was in the crosswalk, the FCPD said. Desoya was cited for Improper Turn and Failure to Yield for a Pedestrian in a Crosswalk. Excessive speed and alcohol are not believed to be factors in the crash. Detectives would like to speak to anyone who may have information about this case. Those with information are …
Police & Fire
Spotsy Motorcyclist, 41, Killed In Head-On Crash
A 41-year-old Spotsylvania motorcyclist was killed in a crash Wednesday, Aug. 30, authorities said. Kendall Wade Neas was operating a 2016 Suzuki motorcycle on the 4200 block of Massaponax Church Road when he crossed the double yellow line coming out of a curve at a high rate of speed around 6:30 p.m., Major Troy Skebo of the Spotsylvania County Sheriff's Office said. Neas struck a 2019 Subaru head-on, and was pronounced dead at the scene. The Subaru's 27-year-old driver was treated at the scene and released. The accident remains under investigation by the Sheriff’s Office A…
Police & Fire
Pedestrian, 41, Dies After Running In Front Of Teen Driver In Northern Virginia: Police
A 41-year-old woman died after running in front of a vehicle driven by a 19-year-old woman in Rockingham County, police said. The Volkswagen couldn't avoid striking Tyler, who was wearing non-reflective dark clothing and was not in a crosswalk. The Volkswagen immediately stopped at the scene. Tyler died at the scene and the Jetta driver was not injured. Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribute? Join the DMV All Incidents Facebook group.
Traffic
4-Mile Delays Reported In I-95 Crash
Four mile delays are being reported following a crash on Interstate 95. The crash happened on the northbound side of the highway at mile marker 136 in Stafford around 9:35 a.m., at Enon Road, VDOT says. The north left shoulder is closed. Traffic backups were approximately 4.5 miles as of 9:40 a.m. Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribute? Join the DMV All Incidents Facebook group.
News
Moped Driver Killed In Single-Vehicle Virginia Crash
Police say that a man driving a speeding moped was killed after losing control and crashing into a utility pole in Arlington. Solomon Zeleke, 44, was driving his moped at a high-rate of speed at approximately 9:45 p.m. on Friday night on 1900 Carendon Boulevard when he suffered fatal injuries in the crash, according to authorities. The Arlington resident was found unresponsive at the crash scene and rushed to an area hospital, where he later died from his injuries. The cause of the crash remains under investigation. Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribute? Join …
Police & Fire
Four Injured After Police Pursuit Ends With Crash In VA
Charges are pending against a driver who took police in Loudoun County on a pursuit that led to at least four people being injured on Saturday afternoon. According to the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office, the crash happened in the area of Sterling Boulevard and East Holly Avenue in Sterling while deputies were pursuing the wanted suspect. The crash involved multiple vehicles and four people were taken by first responders to area hospitals for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. Investigators said that the suspect in custody and multiple charges are pending and there is no longer a …
News
Hearts Break After Triple Fatal Rideshare Crash In DC
Shock and sadness spread following a Washington DC crash that killed a rideshare driver, restaurant worker and his friend early Wednesday, March 15. The US Park Police identified the victims of the Rock Creek Parkway crash as Mohamed Kamara, 42, of Burtonsville, MD (driver); Jonathan Cabrera Mendez, 23, of Arlington, VA; and Olvin Torres Velasquez, 22, of Arlington, VA. According to NBC Washington, Kamara had been living with his siblings and working as a Lyft driver, sending money home to his family in Sierra Leone. His 5-year-old daughter is among those who survive him, th…
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