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Multi-Vehicle Crash Shuts Down Stretch Of I-95 In Fairfax County (
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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…
Business
Here's When New Apple Store Is Set To Relocate In Fairfax County
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 …
News
Stretch Of I-66 Closed Due To Multi-Vehicle Crash With Injuries In Fairfax County (
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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
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…
Business
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…
Police & Fire
Fairfax Stabbing Suspect First To Be Convicted Based On Drone Evidence In Maryland
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 …
Schools
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 (
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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…
Traffic
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…
Real Estate
Most Expensive Homes Sold In Fairfax County In Last 30 Days
An $8.55 million home in McLean tops the list of the most expensive homes sold in Fairfax County in the last 30 days, according to Zillow. According to Redfin, in September 2024, home prices were up 10.4% compared to last year in Fairfax County, selling for a median price of $720,000. On average, homes in Fairfax County sell after 29 days on the market compared to 25 days last year, Redfin said. The most expensive sales were all in McLean. They were: 1. 6727 Lucy Ln, McLean: Sold on Sept. 27 for $8.55 million 2. 7008 Benjamin St, McLean: Sold on Sept. 30 for approx. $…
Police & Fire
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…
Traffic
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…
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