Motorcyclist Killed After Losing Control, Crashing Into Utility Pole: Virginia State Police Motorcyclist Killed After Losing Control, Crashing Into Utility Pole: Virginia State Police
Motorcyclist Killed After Losing Control, Crashing Into Utility Pole: Virginia State Police A 34-year-old motorcyclist was killed on Monday morning after losing control and violently crashing in Virginia, state police say. Harrisonburg resident Jacobo E. Wilson, has been identified by investigators as the rider killed after striking a utility pole on the opposite side of the road in Rockingham County. According to Virginia State Police, Wilson was traveling north in the 2000 block of Kratzer Road at a high rate of speed when the Honda attempted to pass another vehicle. During that attempt, Wilson crossed the double yellow line, lost control, ran off the left side of the roadway a…
Medical Emergency To Blame For Death Of Driver Who Crashed At Virginia Intersection, Police Say Medical Emergency To Blame For Death Of Driver Who Crashed At Virginia Intersection, Police Say
Medical Emergency To Blame For Death Of Driver Who Crashed At Virginia Intersection, Police Say A medical emergency is believed to have been the cause of a crash that claimed the life of a 61-year-old man in Prince William County, police say. At approximately 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 4, crash investigators responded to the area of Centreville Road and Leland Road in Manassas, where there was a single-vehicle crash reported involving a Jeep Grand Cherokee. According to the Prince William County Police Department, the driver was heading south on Centreville Road when it is believed he suffered a medical emergency. The vehicle crossed over both lanes of traffic before leaving the r…
Speeding Motorcyclist Killed After Losing Control And Being Struck By Truck In Virginia: Police Speeding Motorcyclist Killed After Losing Control And Being Struck By Truck In Virginia: Police
Speeding Motorcyclist Killed After Losing Control And Being Struck By Truck In Virginia: Police Speed is believed to be a factor in a crash involving a motorcyclist who lost control and was struck by a Mack truck in Prince William County on Thursday afternoon, police say. Woodbridge resident Melanie Ruby Morales, 23, has been identified as the rider who was killed after sliding and being run over by a Triangle man driving a Roll-off Dumpster truck. According to the Prince William Police Department, shortly before 3:30 p.m. on 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 from the mot…
Tractor-Trailer Driver Charged After Smashing Through I-64 Sign: Virginia State Police Tractor-Trailer Driver Charged After Smashing Through I-64 Sign: Virginia State Police
Tractor-Trailer Driver Charged After Smashing Through I-64 Sign: Virginia State Police A truck driver from Fairfax County was charged with reckless driving after crashing into a highway sign on Thursday morning, state police say. Virginia State Police troopers were called shortly after 9:30 a.m. to a stretch of the westbound lanes on I-64 in Henrico County, when Lorton resident Richard Houston, Jr. , 62 struck the sign at exit 200. Virginia State Police According to investigators, the tractor-trailer was heading west on the interstate when the raised bed of the truck struck the overhead traffic sign, which separated the bed and the cab of the truck, leaving it upright …
Driver Charged For Causing Triple Fatal Crash In Virginia: Police Driver Charged For Causing Triple Fatal Crash In Virginia: Police
Driver Charged For Causing Triple Fatal Crash In Virginia: Police A 71-year-old driver has been arrested in connection to a triple fatal crash in Fairfax County in February, authorities announced on Wednesday. Tei Hu, 71, of Fairfax, was attempting to make a left turn onto the westbound lanes of Braddock Road from Badfield Drive in Annadale on Feb. 4 and was struck by a vehicle heading east on Braddock Road, leading to a crash that resulted in three deaths. Google Maps street view Those killed in the crash have been identified by police as: Yan Zhou, 68, of Burke, Yun Hu, 72, of Annandale, and Hong Tang, 63, of Fairfax.  At approximately 9:40 a.m.…
Overturned Truck, Debris Spill Causes Delays On I-95 In Virginia Overturned Truck, Debris Spill Causes Delays On I-95 In Virginia
Overturned Truck, Debris Spill Causes Delays On I-95 In Virginia Traffic was tied up on Tuesday when an overturned dump truck spilled debris on I-95 in Spotsylvania, according to the Virginia DOT.  An alert was issued by VDOT Fredericksburg at around 10:30 a.m. on Sept. 3 advising that some southbound lanes of the interstate were blocked by a crash in the area of exit 130/Route 3, leading to delays. The southbound local lanes exit from the 95 Express Lanes is closed following the earlier crash. The thru lane exit remains open. https://t.co/6HTMcteNqf — VA Express Lanes (@VAExpressLanes) September 3, 2024 As of 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon, o…
Motorcyclist Clocked At Nearly 100 MPH Busted For DUI, Weapons Offenses In Stafford: Sheriff Motorcyclist Clocked At Nearly 100 MPH Busted For DUI, Weapons Offenses In Stafford: Sheriff
Motorcyclist Clocked At Nearly 100 MPH Busted For DUI, Weapons Offenses In Stafford: Sheriff A speeding motorcyclist was busted for an alleged DUI in Virginia after being clocked going nearly 100 mph over the holiday weekend, according to the sheriff's office. Bradley Kurtz, 26, of Goldvein, readily admitted to consuming beers and booze before getting on his bike and taking off, leading to his arrest for intoxicated driving and weapons offenses. A deputy from the Stafford County Sheriff's Office on patrol in the 3000 block of Warrenton Road in Fredericksburg spotted Kurtz at around 2:40 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 31 going just under 100 mph, according to a spokesperson from the agency,…
Dump Truck Fire Causes Delays On I-95 In Alexandria Dump Truck Fire Causes Delays On I-95 In Alexandria
Dump Truck Fire Causes Delays On I-95 In Alexandria There were delays on I-95 in Alexandria following a vehicle fire that blocked several lanes on Thursday afternoon.  Shortly after 1 p.m. on Aug. 29, crews were called to the northbound lanes of the interstate near US-1 (exit 177), where there was a reported fire in the middle of the roadway, leaving multiple lanes blocked. Vehicle Fire. I-95/495 NB (Outer Loop/Thru Lanes) before US-1 (Exit 177). City of Alexandria, VA. 2 left lanes of the Thru Lanes are blocked, the right shoulder gets by. The Local Lanes are not impacted. Delays are approximately 1 mile. — MATOC Alerts (@MATOC) Aug…
Lexus Driver Killed In Overnight Head-On Virginia Crash, Police Say Lexus Driver Killed In Overnight Head-On Virginia Crash, Police Say
Lexus Driver Killed In Overnight Head-On Virginia Crash, Police Say One person was killed in a head-on crash in Prince William County overnight, police say. Investigators have identified Nokesville resident Thomas Spencer Stark, 63, as the Lexus driver who suffered critical injuries in a crash on Wednesday and died in an area hospital. According to the Prince William County Police Department, shortly before 6:30 p.m. on Aug. 28, a Toyota Tundra was heading east on Bristow Road in Nokesville when the 61-year-old Woodbridge driver crossed over the center median and struck Stark head-on in the area of Windy Hill Drive.  The impact of the crash caused the…
Multi-Vehicle Crash On I-95 Backs Up Traffic For Miles In Stafford County: Virginia DOT Multi-Vehicle Crash On I-95 Backs Up Traffic For Miles In Stafford County: Virginia DOT
Multi-Vehicle Crash On I-95 Backs Up Traffic For Miles In Stafford County: Virginia DOT Some motorists were met by lengthy delays on I-95 in advance of the Monday afternoon commute due to a multi-vehicle crash involving a tractor-trailer. First responders in Stafford County were called to a stretch of the southbound lanes of the interstate near Garrisonville, where there was the reported crash, tying up traffic for several miles.  Traffic on I-95 in Stafford County Virginia DOT According to the Virginia Department of Transportation, motorists can continue to expect delays as all lanes are closed with traffic only getting by in the right lane as of 3:40 p.m. on Aug…
Fredericksburg Man Killed In Crash That Shut Down I-66 In Fairfax County Identified By VSP Fredericksburg Man Killed In Crash That Shut Down I-66 In Fairfax County Identified By VSP
Fredericksburg Man Killed In Crash That Shut Down I-66 In Fairfax County Identified By VSP New details have been released following a fiery fatal crash on I-66 in Virginia near The Beltway Interchange in Fairfax County on Friday morning. Fredericksburg resident Devin Stewart, 23, has been identified by state police as the person killed in a crash early on Aug. 23 that shut down the interstate for hours. Shortly before 8 a.m. on Friday morning, troopers were called to the westbound lanes of I-66 near I-495, where a construction vehicle veered off the left lane, through the traffic bollands, and into the express lanes. The vehicle struck a guardrail, police say, then a Jersey wall…
Multi-Vehicle Crash Shuts Down Stretch Of I-66 In Fairfax County Multi-Vehicle Crash Shuts Down Stretch Of I-66 In Fairfax County
Multi-Vehicle Crash Shuts Down Stretch Of I-66 In Fairfax County A stretch of I-66 was temporarily shut down on Friday morning in Fairfax County following a crash involving multiple vehicles that left at least one person with injuries, state police confirmed. The westbound express lanes on the interstate were closed as of 11 a.m. on Aug. 23 as crews cleared the area following a reported crash and vehicle fire, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation. A Virginia State Police spokesperson said the initial call came in at 7:51 a.m. at the interchange with I-495. One injury was initially reported. #DunnLoring: 66 WB before 495: All WB gene…
Northbound Lanes Of I-495 Closed In Fairfax County (DEVELOPING) Northbound Lanes Of I-495 Closed In Fairfax County (DEVELOPING)
Northbound Lanes Of I-495 Closed In Fairfax County (Developing) The afternoon commute got off to a rough start for some in Virginia when I-495 was temporarily shut down in Fairfax County. Delays of more than two miles were reported at approximately 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday, when a crash shut down the northbound lanes of the interstate near VA-123 (exit 47B). Update: Crash: NB on I-495 at MM46.2 (0.1mi north of VA-123S Exit47B) in Fairfax Co. All NB travel lanes closed. Delay 2 mi. 4:18PM — 511 Virginia (@511statewideva) August 21, 2024 No details about the crash have been released. According to officials, at approximately 4:30 p.m., traffic had reop…
Pursuit From Virginia Into Maryland Ends With Three Children, Adult Injured (DEVELOPING) Pursuit From Virginia Into Maryland Ends With Three Children, Adult Injured (DEVELOPING)
Pursuit From Virginia Into Maryland Ends With Three Children, Adult Injured (Developing) One adult and three children were injured in a Thursday morning crash following a pursuit that started in Virginia and ended on I-495 in Maryland, officials say. Shortly after 8:45 a.m. on Thursday morning, Virginia State Police attempted to stop a vehicle heading north on I-95 in Fairfax County, when the driver sped away, prompting a pursuit. The driver was reportedly the subject of an Amber Alert that was issued out of Virginia Beach late on Wednesday night. Prince George's County fire officials say that three children and one adult were all injured in the rollover crash in Rockville at …
Driver Charged For Causing T-Bone Crash That Left 22-Year-Old Man Dead In Virginia: Police Driver Charged For Causing T-Bone Crash That Left 22-Year-Old Man Dead In Virginia: Police
Driver Charged For Causing T-Bone Crash That Left 22-Year-Old Man Dead In Virginia: Police A driver has been charged weeks after a fatal Fairfax County T-bone crash left a 22-year-old man dead, authorities announced. Woodbridge resident Mukeh Banya, 21, was issued a summons and later released for failure to maintain proper control in connection to the two-vehicle crash that left Jack Gumm dead last month. At around 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 13, officers were called to investigate a crash involving a 2003 Honda Accord and 2019 Volkswagen Atlas in the area of Old Yates Ford Road and Henderson Road that resulted in Gumm's death and sent two others to the hospital with less severe in…
Overturned Tractor-Trailer Temporarily Ties Up Traffic During Afternoon Commute In Stafford Overturned Tractor-Trailer Temporarily Ties Up Traffic During Afternoon Commute In Stafford
Overturned Tractor-Trailer Temporarily Ties Up Traffic During Afternoon Commute In Stafford A tractor-trailer that went off the road and crashed in Stafford County near the Fauquier County line led to lane closures in advance of the afternoon commute on Wednesday. An alert was issued by the Stafford County Sheriff's Office at around 4 p.m. on Aug. 14, cautioning motorists that both north and southbound lanes on Warrenton Road are temporarily shut down due to the reported crash that ended with the truck on its side in a ditch. Traffic Alert:Southbound Warrenton Road near the Fauquier County line has one lane open due to a tractor trailer off the roadway. Expect delays in th…
Multi-Vehicle Crash Backs Up Traffic For Four Miles On I-95 In Spotsylvania: Virginia DOT Multi-Vehicle Crash Backs Up Traffic For Four Miles On I-95 In Spotsylvania: Virginia DOT
Multi-Vehicle Crash Backs Up Traffic For Four Miles On I-95 In Spotsylvania: Virginia DOT A multi-vehicle crash on I-95 in Spotsylvania led to traffic being backed up for miles, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation. Motorists were delayed on Tuesday afternoon after a multi-vehicle crash in southbound lanes of the interstate, which led to the right lane and shoulder being temporarily shut down as first responders investigated the incident. The south exit 126 was also narrowed, according to the DOT. As of 2:20 p.m. on Aug. 13, traffic backups were being reported at approximately four miles on I-95. No details about the crash were provided. Check Daily Voice for…
Reckless DUI Driver Suffers Serious Injuries In Fiery Head-On Virginia Crash, Sheriff Says Reckless DUI Driver Suffers Serious Injuries In Fiery Head-On Virginia Crash, Sheriff Says
Reckless DUI Driver Suffers Serious Injuries In Fiery Head-On Virginia Crash, Sheriff Says A driver who admitted to downing mini-bottles of vodka before causing a head-on crash in Stafford County suffered serious injures over the weekend, according to the sheriff's office. Sumerduck resident John Bruton III, 31, is facing multiple charges after being arrested in connection to a crash on Sunday night.  Shortly after 9:30 p.m. on Aug. 11, a deputy from the Stafford County Sheriff's Office responded to the intersection of Warrenton Road and Cardinal Forest Drive to investigate what was described as "a really bad" crash that left the suspect vehicle on fire. Witnesses told inve…
Multi-Vehicle Crash Ties Up Traffic On I-395 In Alexandria During Afternoon Commute Multi-Vehicle Crash Ties Up Traffic On I-395 In Alexandria During Afternoon Commute
Multi-Vehicle Crash Ties Up Traffic On I-395 In Alexandria During Afternoon Commute The afternoon commute was slow for some in Virginia on Monday following a multi-vehicle crash that tied up traffic on I-395 for several miles. Backups were reported as long as three miles in the area due to the crash, which resulted in multiple northbound lanes on the interstate being blocked in Alexandria. Virginia DOT The crash was reported in the area of VA-236 (exit 3/Duke Street).  Multi-Vehicle Crash. I-395 NB at Shirlington Circle (Exit 6). Arlington County, VA. 1 left lane open, 3 right lanes blocked. Delays start after VA-236 (Ex 3/Duke St), approximately 2.5 miles. — M…
State Police ID 19-Year-Old Killed Crashing Through Fence, Overturning In Virginia State Police ID 19-Year-Old Killed Crashing Through Fence, Overturning In Virginia
Ramiro Hernandez Barriga Killed In Single-Vehicle VA Crash A 19-year-old Catlett man was killed in a single-vehicle crash that was reported in Fauquier County over the weekend, state police say. Ramiro Hernandez Barriga has been identified by investigators as the driver who was killed late on Friday night after losing control of a Ford Focus on Route 806. Shortly before 11 p.m. on Aug. 9, Virginia State Police troopers were called to a stretch of the roadway, less than a half mile north of Route 607 (Shenandoah Path). Investigators say that Hernandez Barriga was heading south when, for unknown reasons, the Ford crossed over the double ye…
Truck Crash On I-95 Causes Delays Upwards Of Four Miles In Virginia Truck Crash On I-95 Causes Delays Upwards Of Four Miles In Virginia
Truck Crash On I-95 Causes Delays Upwards Of Four Miles In Virginia Traffic was slowed on Monday morning by a truck crash in the southbound lanes of I-95 in Stafford County when a truck crashed, backing up vehicles for miles. As of 11:30 a.m. on Aug. 12, traffic was backed up for an estimated four miles on the interstate after lanes were initially closed until the truck could be removed to the side of the road, leaving only the right shoulder blocked. The crash was first reported around 7:30 a.m. on Monday near US-1 (Centerport Parkway/Exit 136). Truck Crash with Injury. I-95 SB before US-1(Centerport Parkway/Exit 136). Stafford County, VA. One right tr…
Jackknifed Tractor-Trailer Temporarily Blocks Lanes On I-95 In Stafford County Jackknifed Tractor-Trailer Temporarily Blocks Lanes On I-95 In Stafford County
Jackknifed Tractor-Trailer Temporarily Blocks Lanes On I-95 In Stafford County Traffic was moving slowly in a stretch of the southbound lanes of I-95 in Stafford County early on Wednesday afternoon due to a tractor-trailer crash. The Virginia DOT advised that I-95 at mile marker 145, motorists can expect delays as police investigate a crash that left the truck jackknifed on the side of the road in a tough spot at around 1 p.m. on Aug. 7. Virginia DOT According to the DOT, the south right lane and right shoulder are closed, leaving the center lane and left lane open for travelers to carefully pass through. No details about the crash were provided. Check Daily Voice…
Crash Investigation Leads To Lane Closures, Delays On I-395 North In Fairfax County Crash Investigation Leads To Lane Closures, Delays On I-395 North In Fairfax County
Crash Investigation Leads To Lane Closures, Delays On I-395 North In Fairfax County The afternoon commute got off to a rocky start for some in Fairfax County when a crash snarled up traffic on I-395 on Friday. Motorists were delayed on Aug. 2, when a crash was reported shortly before 4:30 p.m., which left several northbound lanes of the interstate shut down, bottling up traffic for miles. Crash: NB on I-395 at MM3.3 (0.6mi north of Little River Trnpk Exit3B) in Fairfax Co. 2 NB travel lanes closed. 4:20PM — 511 Virginia (@511statewideva) August 2, 2024 The north left shoulder, left lane, and center lane were all closed, according to the Virginia Department of Transpor…
Traffic Backed Up For Miles On I-66 Due To Crash With Injury In Fairfax County Traffic Backed Up For Miles On I-66 Due To Crash With Injury In Fairfax County
Traffic Backed Up For Miles On I-66 Due To Crash With Injury In Fairfax County Traffic slowed to a crawl on I-66 in Fairfax County on Tuesday afternoon as police investigated a reported crash with injuries, officials say. Shortly after 3 p.m. on July 30, several eastbound lanes on the interstate were closed near VA-123 (exit 60/Chain Bridge Road) as first responders worked to clear the scene and evaluate the crash.  As of 3 p.m., according to the Virginia DOT, several lanes were closed with traffic only getting by the right lane, with delays of nearly two miles in the area. Multi-Vehicle Crash w/ Injury. I-66 EB past VA-123 (Exit 60/Chain Bridge Road). Fairfa…
Margarita-Drinking Man Mangles Dad's Mustang Crashing Into Median In Stafford County: Sheriff Margarita-Drinking Man Mangles Dad's Mustang Crashing Into Median In Stafford County: Sheriff
Javier Loza Quiroz Charged With DUI For Mustang Crash In VA A 21-year-old who openly admitted to consuming margaritas being crashing his father's Mustang and ditching the Ford in an area parking lot was arrested for DUI in Stafford County, the sheriff's office says. Stafford resident Javier Loza Quiroz is facing a pair of charges and was treated to a trip to jail over the weekend following an investigation into a crashed vehicle that became disabled following a crash. According to a spokesperson from the Stafford County Sheriff's Office, deputies were called shortly before midnight on July 27 to the Circle K on Prosperity Lane to investigate a vehic…
Overturned Tractor-Trailer Leads To Lane Closures In Fairfax County (DEVELOPING) Overturned Tractor-Trailer Leads To Lane Closures In Fairfax County (DEVELOPING)
Overturned Tractor-Trailer Leads To Lane Closures In Fairfax County (Developing) An overturned tractor-trailer tied up traffic in parts of Fairfax County on Tuesday afternoon when debris was spilled into the roadway. An alert was issued by police at around 12:30 p.m. on July 30 advising that the southbound lanes of Nutley Street between Route 29 and Saintsbury Street in Fairlee were closed as crews cleared up the scene of a single-vehicle crash involving the truck. Some lanes were closed in Fairfax County due to the overturned tractor-trailer. Fairfax County Police As of 12:45 p.m. on Tuesday, crews were still working to clear the roadway. Motorists have been ad…
Traffic Delayed For Miles On I-95 In Prince William County For Crash Investigation Traffic Delayed For Miles On I-95 In Prince William County For Crash Investigation
Traffic Delayed For Miles On I-95 In Prince William County For Crash Investigation There were some backups on I-95 in Prince William County on Monday afternoon as crews investigated a reported crash near Manassas. The Virginia DOT cautioned that motorists can expect delays on the interstate in the area of exit 152B (Route 234 North), which blocked the three middle southbound lanes, with traffic only getting by slowly on either shoulder. Virginia DOT As of 1 p.m. on July 29, officials said that backups were approximately three miles. Crash. I-95 SB before VA-234 (Exit 152/Dumfries Road). Prince William County, VA. 3 left lanes are blocked, the left shoulder and right…
Disabled Vehicle Ties Up Traffic At I-495 Ramp In Fairfax County Disabled Vehicle Ties Up Traffic At I-495 Ramp In Fairfax County
Disabled Vehicle Ties Up Traffic At I-495 Ramp In Fairfax County Some travelers were tied up in Fairfax County on Saturday afternoon when a disabled vehicle caused some congestion on I-495. At approximately 1:30 p.m. on July 27, crews were called to a stretch of I-495 at the exit for Tysons Corner, where there was a disabled vehicle that led to delays for some motorists. According to the Virginia Department of Transportation, motorists can expect delays, and the north entrance ramp at exit 47 A was "narrowed."  As of 2 p.m on Saturday afternoon, delays were ongoing as crews worked to clear the scene and tow the disabled vehicle away. Want breaking…
Maryland State Police ID MA, NJ Women Killed In Crash, Virginia Victim Airlifted To Hospital Maryland State Police ID MA, NJ Women Killed In Crash, Virginia Victim Airlifted To Hospital
Maryland State Police ID MA, NJ Women Killed In Crash, Virginia Victim Airlifted To Hospital Two people were killed and a third was airlifted to the hospital on Wednesday afternoon following a multi-vehicle crash in Charles County, state police confirmed. On Thursday, police said that Norma Matthews, 81, of Lowell, Massachusetts, and Virginia Licata, 86, of Blackwood, NJ, have been identified as the pair killed in a crash on July 24 that shut down Route 301 for hours. The other driver, King George, Virginia resident Caitlynn Connell, 28, was also flown by Maryland State Police helicopter to Capital Region Medical Center for treatment of her injuries. According to police, shor…
Three Arrested After Fleeing On Foot Following High-Speed Pursuit In Virginia (UPDATED) Three Arrested After Fleeing On Foot Following High-Speed Pursuit In Virginia (UPDATED)
Three Arrested After Fleeing On Foot Following High-Speed Pursuit In Virginia (Updated) New details have been released by the Stafford County Sheriff's Office following Tuesday's police pursuit that landed three people - two who were already wanted - behind bars.  At approximately 5:35 p.m. on July 23, deputies spotted a wanted person in a black Honda Civic heading north on Richmond Highway in the area of Centreport Parkway, which led to a high-speed pursuit through the area. Happening Now:A pursuit on Centreport Parkway has ended and all suspects are detained. One deputy was injured. The road is still closed and the investigation is ongoing. There is no danger to the …
Parkway Shut Down Following Stafford County Sheriff's Pursuit Of Wanted Men (DEVELOPING) Parkway Shut Down Following Stafford County Sheriff's Pursuit Of Wanted Men (DEVELOPING)
Parkway Shut Down Following Stafford County Sheriff's Pursuit Of Wanted Men (Developing) Three wanted suspects are in custody and a deputy suffered minor injuries during a police pursuit on I-95 in Stafford County, according to a spokesperson from the sheriff's office. At approximately 5:25 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon, deputies spotted a wanted person in a vehicle heading north on I-95, leading to the pursuit that took them onto Centreport Parkway. The driver eventually got off the interstate, then got back into the southbound lanes of I-95, where deputies were able to force the driver off the road. According to the spokesperson, the driver, and two passengers inside the vehicle…