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Speeding Driver, Passenger Killed In Single-Vehicle Virginia Crash, Police Say Speeding Driver, Passenger Killed In Single-Vehicle Virginia Crash, Police Say
Speeding Driver, Passenger Killed In Single-Vehicle Virginia 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…

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One Killed, One Critically Injured In Single-Vehicle Fairfax County Crash (DEVELOPING) One Killed, One Critically Injured In Single-Vehicle Fairfax County Crash (DEVELOPING)
One Killed, One Critically Injured In Single-Vehicle Fairfax County Crash (Developing) One person was killed and another suffered serious injuries in Fairfax County following a single-vehicle crash that led to road closures in Reston, police say. Officers were called at around 6:30 a.m. on Sunday morning to the area of North Shore Drive and Charter Oak Court in Reston, where there was a reported crash with serious injuries. Google Maps street view According to the Fairfax County Police Department, the driver was rushed to an area hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. A woman who was in the vehicle with him was also taken to the hospital with what were described as l…

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Fairfax County Man Accused Of Murdering 75-Year-Old Mother: Police Fairfax County Man Accused Of Murdering 75-Year-Old Mother: Police
Fairfax County Man Accused Of Murdering 75-Year-Old Mother: Police A man was taken into custody and charged in connection to the death of his 75-year-old mother in Fairfax County. At approximately 9:40 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 7, officers were called to the 6300 block of Lincolnia Road to conduct a death investigation, where they found Myong Kim suffering from traumatic injuries to her upper body, police say. Investigators say that detectives determined that John Kim, 39, fatally assaulted his mother and remained at the scene until officers arrived. Both Kims are from Lincolnia. John Kim was taken into custody and taken to the Fairfax County Adult Detentio…

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Five Arrested After Stealing From Ace Hardware, Backing Vehicle Into Officer In VA: Police Five Arrested After Stealing From Ace Hardware, Backing Vehicle Into Officer In VA: Police
Five Arrested After Stealing From Ace Hardware, Backing Vehicle Into Officer In VA: Police An officer was injured on Tuesday before a larceny suspect who targeted a hardware store in Virginia was arrested with four others from Maryland, police say. Officers from the Fairfax County Police Department were called to Ace Hardware in the 10300 block of Main Street on Nov. 5, where there was a reported larceny involving a group of people. Upon arrival, they located the suspects in a vehicle not far from the store, prompting a traffic stop; however, when the officer approached the vehicle, police say that the driver intentionally backed into a motor officer assisting with the stop, leav…

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Here's A County-By-County Breakdown Of Who Northern Virginia Chose In Presidential Race Here's A County-By-County Breakdown Of Who Northern Virginia Chose In Presidential Race
Here's A County-By-County Breakdown Of Who Northern Virginia Chose In Presidential Race For the second straight presidential election, Virginia voters leaned toward the Democratic candidate, though this time President-elect Donald Trump came out on top.  On Tuesday, Vice President Kama Harris and Gov. Tim Walz received 51.56 percent (2,226,459 total votes) of the vote versus 46.36 percent (2,002,018 votes) for Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance in Maryland, according to the Board of Elections. Four years ago, the numbers were similar, with President Joe Biden and Harris garnering 54.1 percent (2,413,568 votes) over Trump and former Vice President Mike Pence's 44 perc…

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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…

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Here's When Apple Store Is Scheduled To Relocate, Reopen In Virginia Here's When Apple Store Is Scheduled To Relocate, Reopen In Virginia
Here's When Apple Store Is Scheduled To Relocate, Reopen In Virginia When one Apple Store closes, another one opens. While one location in Fairfax County will be shuttering its doors at the Fair Oaks Mall this week, another is scheduled to open about a mile down the road at the Fairfax Corner shopping plaza across I-66. According to reports, the Fair Oaks Mall store will be closed as of Thursday, Nov. 7, with the new store opening its doors on Saturday, Nov. 9 after one day off to finalize the move, according to Apple.  It is unclear what caused the company to move a mile down the road into a reportedly 36,000-square foot retail building after opening …

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Stretch Of I-66 Shut Down Due To Multi-Vehicle Crash With Injuries In Virginia (DEVELOPING) Stretch Of I-66 Shut Down Due To Multi-Vehicle Crash With Injuries In Virginia (DEVELOPING)
Stretch Of I-66 Shut Down Due To Multi-Vehicle Crash With Injuries In Virginia (Developing) Traffic slowed to a halt on Monday night following a multi-vehicle crash that left several injured on I-66 in Virginia, officials say. Fairfax County Fire and Rescue personnel were called on Nov. 4 to a stretch of the eastbound lanes of the interstate near Monument Drive, where there was a crash that left two people trapped and shut down all eastbound lanes. Traffic on I-66 on Monday night. Virginia DOT According to officials, two people were extricated and taken to local hospitals for treatment and evaluation of undisclosed injuries. The Virginia Department of Transportation said …

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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…

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Fairfax County Police Get Last Laugh After Race On VA Highway Shared By Elon Musk Fairfax County Police Get Last Laugh After Race On VA Highway Shared By Elon Musk
Fairfax County Police Get Last Laugh After Race On VA Highway Shared By Elon Musk The video of a "race" between a Tesla Cybertruck and Lamborghini on a Virginia highway that went viral also caught the eye of police investigators in Fairfax County. Vienna resident Christian Camacho, 48, the driver of the Cybertruck, and 37-year-old Carlos Montero, of Sterling, were identified by detectives as the pair involved in the viral video that was shared by Elon Musk and viewed by millions. In the video, the two vehicles can be seen lining up at a traffic light on Leesburg Pike in Tysons Corner before the two drivers rev their engines and take off down the roadway. Cybertruck c…

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Virginia Stabbing Suspect First To Be Convicted Based On Drone Evidence In Montgomery County Virginia Stabbing Suspect First To Be Convicted Based On Drone Evidence In Montgomery County
Virginia Stabbing Suspect First To Be Convicted Based On Drone Evidence In Montgomery County For the first time, investigators in Montgomery County have secured a conviction largely through evidence collected by drones.  Fairfax County resident Jovan Ali, 45, was found guilty by a jury of second-degree assault in connection to a stabbing in April. Prosecutors say that on April 17, Ali was involved in an altercation near the intersection of Georgia Avenue and Sligo Avenue in Silver Spring, which was witnessed by a Montgomery County Police officer. There was also a Montgomery County Police drone above that captured Ali pulling a knife from his pocket and stabbing an adult male …

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These Are Virginia's Top Public Middle Schools: New Rankings Released These Are Virginia's Top Public Middle Schools: New Rankings Released
These Are Virginia's Top Public Middle Schools: New Rankings Released Several middle schools in Virginia earned top marks and are among the best in the state, according to a new Niche report. Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School in the Falls Church Public Schools System topped the list, followed by Lylburn Downing, Dorothy Hamm, and Rocky Run middle schools. Earlier this year, Niche also ranked the top public high schools in Virginia, a list that was topped by Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology. To determine the "best public schools in America," Niche's ranking was "based on rigorous analysis of academic and student life data from US Depar…

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Single-Vehicle Crash Shuts Down Busy Virginia Highway (DEVELOPING) Single-Vehicle Crash Shuts Down Busy Virginia Highway (DEVELOPING)
Single-Vehicle Crash Shuts Down Busy Virginia 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…

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Traffic Tied Up By Multi-Vehicle Crash On I-95 In Virginia Traffic Tied Up By Multi-Vehicle Crash On I-95 In Virginia
Traffic Tied Up By Multi-Vehicle Crash On I-95 In Virginia 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…

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Driver Rescued From Pond In Fairfax County By Virginia State Police Troopers Driver Rescued From Pond In Fairfax County By Virginia State Police Troopers
Driver Rescued From Pond In Fairfax County By Virginia State Police Troopers Virginia State Police troopers had to make a bold rescue on Sunday night when a 40-year-old woman splash landed in a Fairfax County pond, officials say. Two troopers were called shortly before 9:45 p.m. on Oct. 20, to a stretch of eastbound lanes on I-66, when a woman went off the road and into a retention pond near exit 60 (Route 123).  The vehicle became submerged, according to police, and the driver was trapped, leading to a brave rescue by the troopers, who were able to get her out of the vehicle through its sunroof. She was taken to an area hospital for evaluation and treatment o…

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Several Lanes Blocked By I-495 Crash In Virginia: DOT Several Lanes Blocked By I-495 Crash In Virginia: DOT
Several Lanes Blocked By I-495 Crash In Virginia: 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…

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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…

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Pedestrian Dies At Hospital Weeks After Being Struck By Car In Virginia, Police Say Pedestrian Dies At Hospital Weeks After Being Struck By Car In Virginia, Police Say
Pedestrian Dies At Hospital Weeks After Being Struck By Car In Virginia, 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…

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Police ID 89-Year-Old Electric Bicyclist Killed In Crash At Virginia Intersection (UPDATED) Police ID 89-Year-Old Electric Bicyclist Killed In Crash At Virginia Intersection (UPDATED)
Police ID 89-Year-Old Electric Bicyclist Killed In Crash At Virginia 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…

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Curious Crash Leaves One Vehicle Upright, Second On Side At Virginia Intersection (DEVELOPING) Curious Crash Leaves One Vehicle Upright, Second On Side At Virginia Intersection (DEVELOPING)
Curious Crash Leaves One Vehicle Upright, Second On Side At Virginia Intersection (Developing) One car wound up landing vertically, with another on its side following a bizarre crash in Fairfax County on Wednesday afternoon. Two people were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries on Oct. 9, when at least two vehicles crashed at the intersection of Collingham Drive and Roberts Road in the Kings Park West area, officials say. Fairfax County Fire and Rescue personnel were called to the scene due to the curiosity of the crash to stabilize the vehicles, and two people were taken to area hospitals for treatment of undisclosed injuries. The crash led to a road closure on Roberts Ro…

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Bicyclist Critically Injured In Crash At Virginia Intersection: Police (DEVELOPING) Bicyclist Critically Injured In Crash At Virginia Intersection: Police (DEVELOPING)
Bicyclist Critically Injured In Crash At Virginia Intersection: Police (Developing) A bicyclist was rushed to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries after being struck by a driver near a busy Fairfax County intersection. Officers were called shortly before 1 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon to the intersection of West Ox Road and Tilton Valley Drive near Penderwood, according to police. Google Maps street view The cyclist, only described as an adult male, was found suffering from critical injuries and was taken by paramedics to a local hospital for treatment and evaluation. Detectives were at the scene of the incident as 1 p.m., shutting down the southbound West Ox …

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'Suspicious Package' Forces Temporary Main Street Road Closures In Fairfax County: Police 'Suspicious Package' Forces Temporary Main Street Road Closures In Fairfax County: Police
'Suspicious Package' Forces Temporary Main Street Road Closures In Fairfax County: Police All roadways have been reopened after a suspicious package forced multiple closures on Wednesday morning in Fairfax County. A multi-agency investigation was launched at around 9:30 a.m. on Oct. 9 in the area of 4000 block of Chain Bridge Road, where there was a potentially suspicious incident. We are assisting the Fairfax County Sheriff and Fairfax County Police with a suspicious package near the area of 4000 block of Chain Bridge Rd. Main St. is shut down between University Dr and West St. and Chain Bridge Rd. is shut down between Sager Ave and North St. pic.twitter.com/BCK0F06hmF — Fai…

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Multi-Vehicle Crash On I-495 In Fairfax County Causes Delays For Motorists Multi-Vehicle Crash On I-495 In Fairfax County Causes Delays For Motorists
Multi-Vehicle Crash On I-495 In Fairfax County Causes Delays For Motorists Several lanes were closed on I-495 on Tuesday afternoon in Fairfax County when a multi-vehicle crash was reported, backing up traffic for miles. Motorists in the northbound lanes of the interstate were slowed by a crash initially reported at around 1:15 p.m. which led to an hourlong delay in the area of VA-267W and exit 46.  Crash: NB on I-495 at MM45.0 (0.3mi south of VA-267W Exit46) in Fairfax Co. 3 NB travel lanes closed. 1:16PM — 511 Virginia (@511statewideva) October 8, 2024 Three lanes were closed, forcing traffic to get by slowly while the crash was investigated and the sce…

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Dump Truck Crash Temporarily Shuts Down Route 50 In Virginia: Police Dump Truck Crash Temporarily Shuts Down Route 50 In Virginia: Police
Dump Truck Crash Temporarily Shuts Down Route 50 In Virginia: Police Route 50 was shut down for approximately an hour in Fairfax County on Monday morning when a dump truck driver crashed and took down some power lines.  At around 6 a.m. on Oct. 7, officers were called to assist at the scene of a single-vehicle crash on the usually-busy roadway near Fair Ridge Drive in Fair Lakes.  The crash resulted in Route 50 being closed in both directions on Monday morning while crews made repairs, resulting in major delays and temporary traffic backups until the scene could be cleared. No injuries were reported. The cause of the crash remains under investiga…

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Former Soldier Out For Blood Admits To 1994 Murder Of Young Mother In Virginia: Prosecutors Former Soldier Out For Blood Admits To 1994 Murder Of Young Mother In Virginia: Prosecutors
Former Soldier Out For Blood Admits To 1994 Murder Of Young Mother In Virginia: Prosecutors Three decades after a young mother was found brutally murdered in Fairfax County, a former Army soldier stationed in Arlington admitted to the crime. Stephan Smerk, 52, pleaded guilty to first-degree murder for the fatal stabbing of Robin Lawrence in November 1994, prosecutors announced on Friday afternoon. “Our cold case detectives exhibit unparalleled dedication when it comes to closing a case with many unknowns,” Fairfax County Chief of Police Kevin Davis previously said.  “This case is but one example of how our department’s police work goes above and beyond, and it exemplifies ou…

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Excessive Speed Likely Key In Virginia Crash That Left One Critically Injured: Police Excessive Speed Likely Key In Virginia Crash That Left One Critically Injured: Police
Excessive Speed Likely Key In Virginia Crash That Left One Critically Injured: Police Speed is believed to have been a factor in an afternoon crash that left a driver in Fairfax County with critical injuries, police say. Officers were called around 1 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 26, to investigate a single vehicle crash in the area of Route 1 and Janna Lee Avenue in Mount Vernon, which left one person with serious injuries. According to a spokesperson from the Fairfax County Police Department, the driver - identified only as an adult man - was rushed to the hospital by paramedics in life-threatening condition. The initial investigation determined that excessive speed was a facto…

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Inmate Found Dead Inside Fairfax County Adult Detention Center, Police Say Inmate Found Dead Inside Fairfax County Adult Detention Center, Police Say
Inmate Found Dead Inside Fairfax County Adult Detention Center, Police Say A death investigation has been launched by police after an inmate was found dead inside the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center. Investigators have identified 37-year-old John Boos as the person who is now the subject of a probe at the facility after being found unresponsive in a single cell late on Saturday, Sept. 21.  According to the Fairfax County Police Department, deputies at the jail performed life-saving measures until paramedics arrived to transport Boos to the hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. Boos' body has since been taken to Office of the Chief Medical Exami…

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Handgun-Wielding Virginia Man Who Pointed Gun At Driver On I-95 In Maryland Arrested: State PD Handgun-Wielding Virginia Man Who Pointed Gun At Driver On I-95 In Maryland Arrested: State PD
Handgun-Wielding Virginia Man Who Pointed Gun At Driver On I-95 In Maryland Arrested: State PD A 34-year-old Virginia man has been arrested months after a road-rage incident in Maryland that saw him threatening another driver on I-95 in Prince George's County. In early February, Maryland State Police troopers responded to a reported road rage incident involving Fairfax County resident Joshua John Cook, 34, who was caught on camera pointing a gun at a second motorist. According to police, on Feb. 2, troopers were called to investigate an incident involving a black Ford F-150 whose driver reportedly pointed a gun at another driver in the area of I-95 and Route 1, which was captured on …

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Fatal Pedestrian Strike Of 24-Year-Old PWC Man Being Probed By Police In Virginia Fatal Pedestrian Strike Of 24-Year-Old PWC Man Being Probed By Police In Virginia
Fatal Pedestrian Strike Of 24-Year-Old PWC Man Being Probed By Police In Virginia The 24-year-old man who was struck by a driver late last week in Fairfax County died from his injuries over the weekend, authorities announced. Woodbridge resident Oscar Daniel Martinez Grenados was walking outside of the crosswalk when he was struck by a driver passing along the roadway, according to police. The incident was reported shortly after 9:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 19 in the 8100 block of Old Keene Mill Road.  According to investigators from the Fairfax County Police Department, detectives determined that Grenados was walking along Old Keene Mill Road when he was stru…

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Police ID 80-Year-Old Pedestrian Killed By Pick-Up Near Virginia Shopping Center (UPDATED) Police ID 80-Year-Old Pedestrian Killed By Pick-Up Near Virginia Shopping Center (UPDATED)
Police ID 80-Year-Old Pedestrian Killed By Pick-Up Near Virginia Shopping Center (Updated) New details have been released after an 80-year-old pedestrian died from injuries after being struck by a pick-up truck near a Virginia shopping center. Vienna resident Choon Kook has been identified by investigators as the person who suffered fatal injuries in Fairfax County when a driver was turning into the Oakton Shopping Center. Officers were called early on Saturday morning to the intersection of Hunter Mill Road and Lynnhaven Place in Oakton near the busy shopping center, where there was a reported crash with a pedestrian down in the area. Investigators say that the driver of a Ford…

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One Airlifted To Hospital Following Transformer Fire In Virginia (DEVELOPING) One Airlifted To Hospital Following Transformer Fire In Virginia (DEVELOPING)
One Airlifted To Hospital Following Transformer Fire In Virginia (Developing) One person was airlifted to an area hospital after a transformer exploded and caught fire in Fairfax County, officials confirmed. Before noon on Monday morning, first responders were called to the 6800 block of Elm Street in McLean, where there was a reported fire in the area. #FairfaxsBravest are on scene of a transformer fire in the 6800 block of Elm St in McLean. The fire is under control. One civilian transported by helicopter. No firefighter injuries. pic.twitter.com/lZ2RMZvyxX — Fairfax County Fire/Rescue (@ffxfirerescue) September 23, 2024 According to a Fairfax County Fire and …

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