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Driver Struck By Tractor-Trailer On I-81 In Virginia Airlifted To Hospital: State Police Driver Struck By Tractor-Trailer On I-81 In Virginia Airlifted To Hospital: State Police
Driver Struck By Tractor-Trailer On I-81 In Virginia Airlifted To Hospital: State Police A 45-year-old man was airlifted to an area hospital with critical injuries in Virginia after being struck by a tractor-trailer, state police say. District resident Harry Marin suffered life-threatening injuries following a crash on I-81 in Shenandoah County over the weekend, investigators said on Wednesday. According to police, Martin was driving a Honda CRV north on the interstate when for unknown reasons it went off the left side of the roadway, he then overcorrected, and ran off the right side and struck a guardrail. After hitting the guardrail, the Honda came to rest in the shoulder, a…
Andrew Creamer, Former Loudoun Valley HS Baseball, Hockey Player, Dies at 31 Andrew Creamer, Former Loudoun Valley HS Baseball, Hockey Player, Dies at 31
Andrew Creamer, Former Loudoun Valley HS Baseball, Hockey Player, Dies at 31 Andrew Creamer, a former high school and college athlete from northern Virginia, has died at 31 years old. Andrew's obituary on the Hall Funeral Home website said he died at INOVA Fairfax Hospital on Saturday, Dec. 16. He had been living in Sterling. A former baseball and hockey player for Loudoun Valley High School (Class of 2010), Andrew went on to play baseball for Shenandoah University in Winchester. Andrew went on to work as a computer software salesman for Carasoft Corporation, according to his obituary. He is survived by his parents, Jerry and Diane Creamer; bro…
'Wild Go-Getter:' 25-Year-Old Killed In Fauquier County Crash 'Wild Go-Getter:' 25-Year-Old Killed In Fauquier County Crash
'Wild Go-Getter:' 25-Year-Old Killed In Fauquier County Crash Virginia State Police have identified the victim of a Fauquier County crash this week as a 25-year-old man. Chandler P. Povlsen, of Bealeton, was was heading south on Balls Mill Road near Rockdale Lane in Midland, in a 1994 Ford Ranger, when he crossed over the double solid yellow centerline around 10:10 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 29, VSP said. Povlsen ran off the left side of the roadway, and collided with several trees. He was taken  to INOVA Fairfax Hospital, where he later died, police said. Povlsen was not wearing a seatbelt, according to police. Condolences were alread…
Wanted Armed Robber Threatened Hospital Staff In Virginia, Police Say Wanted Armed Robber Threatened Hospital Staff In Virginia, Police Say
Wanted Armed Robber Threatened Hospital Staff In Virginia, Police Say It's been a busy week for Shaka Barnes in Virginia after he was implicated in an attempted robbery then threatened staff at INOVA Fairfax Hospital, police say. Barnes, 43, who has no fixed address, is in police custody following a small crime scene that saw him allegedly commit several offenses before he was ultimately apprehended by members of the Fairfax County Police Department. On Monday afternoon, it is alleged that Barnes approached a man inside a building in the 3200 block of Woodburn Road, whom he assaulted and attempted to rob at knifepoint, though his victim refused and Barnes fl…
This Virginia Hospital Has 4th Busiest Emergency Room In America, Report Says This Virginia Hospital Has 4th Busiest Emergency Room In America, Report Says
This Virginia Hospital Has 4th Busiest Emergency Room In America, Report Says Two DMV hospitals have some of the busiest emergency rooms in the nation, according to a new report by Becker's Hospital Review. The list was comprised using data reported by the hospitals themselves, and reflect data from 2022, though start and end dates vary by hospital. While the Parkland Health and Hospital System in Dallas, TX reported the highest number of visits (226,178), Inova Fairfax Hospital in Falls Church reported 162,335 visits, the report says. Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis, MD, reported 96,476 visits, coming in at No. 44 on the list. Cli…
Wrong-Way Driver Killed In I-495 Crash Was Harvard Educated Mom Working In Global Health Wrong-Way Driver Killed In I-495 Crash Was Harvard Educated Mom Working In Global Health
Wrong-Way Driver Killed In I-495 Crash Was Harvard Educated Mom Working In Global Health Hearts broke as the news that 44-year-old Annette Ozaltin had died in a crash on the Capital Beltway. Ozaltin, of McLean, was in a Toyota Prius heading south in the northbound lanes when her vehicle struck a northbound 2018 Chevrolet Cruze, just after 2 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 21, Virginia State Police said. The Prius spun around and ran off the left side of the highway, hitting a cement Jersey wall, police said.  Ozaltin was rushed to Inova Fairfax Hospital where was pronounced dead. The 34-year-old female operating the Chevy, was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. Condolences pou…
Speed, Alcohol Factors In Culpeper County Mass Casualty Crash That Killed Twin: VSP Speed, Alcohol Factors In Culpeper County Mass Casualty Crash That Killed Twin: VSP
Speed, Alcohol Factors In Culpeper County Mass Casualty Crash That Killed Twin: VSP Speed and alcohol are believed to have been factors in a five-car crash that killed one person and left several others injured in Culpeper County Wednesday, Oct. 4, police said. Police identified the victim who died as Diane Mederos, 61, of Amissville. She was mourned on Facebook by her twin sister. This is my selfish, whiny post. I lost my twin sister, Diane Mederos on Wednesday night. She was my other half. She... Posted by Desiree Sedgwick on Friday, October 6, 2023 VSP said Mederos was stopped at a light in a BMW X3 at Lee Highway and Rixeyville Road — at Clevengers Corner — aro…
One Dead, Two Flown In 5-Car Crash On Lee Highway Culpeper Crash One Dead, Two Flown In 5-Car Crash On Lee Highway Culpeper Crash
One Dead, Two Flown In 5-Car Crash On Lee Highway Culpeper Crash Two people were flown to hospitals with serious injuries and one person died in a Culpeper County crash Wednesday, Oct. 4. Four westbound vehicles were stopped at a light at Lee Highway and Rixeyville Road — at Clevengers Corner — when a fifth vehicles was unable to stop and rear-ended one of the stopped vehicles around 6:10 p.m., Virginia State Police said. The crash set off a chain reaction crash involving all five vehicles.  One person died while two other were flown to INOVA Fairfax Hospital for treatment of life-threatening injuries. Two other people were taken to Fauquier H…
Police ID Motorcyclist, 35, Killed In I-66 Crash Police ID Motorcyclist, 35, Killed In I-66 Crash
Police ID Motorcyclist, 35, Killed In I-66 Crash Police have identified the 35-year-old motorcyclist killed in a crash on Interstate 66 over the weekend. Cody P. Riley, 36, of Owens Cross Roads, AL, was riding east at an excessive rate of speed on a 2018 Yamaha FZ09, when he lost control around 8:25 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19, Virginia State Police said. Riley was thrown from the vehicle in the express lanes at the 60 mile marker. His bike came to rest on the left shoulder. Riley, who was wearing a helmet, was taken to Inova Fairfax Hospital where he died that day. Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribute? Joi…
Details Released In I-66 Shooting, Alexandria Man Arrested Details Released In I-66 Shooting, Alexandria Man Arrested
Details Released In I-66 Shooting, Alexandria Man Arrested Authorities have released details in an I-66 shooting that ended in the arrest of a 24-year-old Alexandria man. Daniel L. Serrano was heading east on the highway in Fairfax County around 1:10 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 22, when the male driver of a black Honda sedan threw an object at Serrano's car, Virginia State Police said. Serrano in return fired several rounds at the other vehicle, authorities said. Both vehicles pulled over to the side of the interstate near the 50 mile marker. Serrano remained at the scene and was taken into custody by state police without incident. A firearm was recovered …
VA Teen Killed In 115 MPH Crash When BF Drives Car Into Moving Train: Report VA Teen Killed In 115 MPH Crash When BF Drives Car Into Moving Train: Report
VA Teen Killed In 115 MPH Crash When BF Drives Car Into Moving Train: Report Shock and sadness spread following the death of an 18-year-old Virginia resident who died when the car she was riding in was struck by a train this week. Haidan Smallwood, of Berryville, was the passenger of a stolen Honda Accord that disregarded railroad crossing arms and was struck by a Norfolk Southern train around 12:20 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 2 in Faquier County, Virginia State Police said. The Fauquier County Sheriff's Office said the vehicle, driven by Jeremiah Greenfield, was traveling at speeds up to 115 mph in the second pursuit of the evening. That's when the driver went around tra…
Stolen Honda Struck By Train Killing 1, Hurting Two In Northern VA Stolen Honda Struck By Train Killing 1, Hurting Two In Northern VA
Stolen Honda Struck By Train Killing 1, Hurting Two In Northern VA One person died and two others were seriously injured when the driver of a stolen Honda sedan drove around traffic stopped as a train was coming, and was struck by the train, authorities said. The crash happened around 12:20 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 2, at the intersection of Route 17 (Winchester Road) and Route 712 (Delaplane Grade) in Faquier County, Virginia State Police said. The 2015 Honda Accord was traveling north on Route 17 when it came upon a railroad crossing with stopped traffic, which was waiting for an approaching train, police said. The Honda crossed a centerline, went around…
Arlington Teacher Recovering From Stroke Sees Surge Of Support Arlington Teacher Recovering From Stroke Sees Surge Of Support
Arlington Teacher Recovering From Stroke Sees Surge Of Support Support is on the rise for an Arlington teacher recovering after having suffered a stroke. Jill Eskenas, who teaches second grade at Randolph, began her day as usual Tuesday, April 18, according to a GoFundMe campaign launched for her. That evening, Jill called a friend complaining of a headache and intense neck pain. Tragically, Jill suffered a hemorrhagic stroke, at just 39 years old, without warning, the campaign says. "She spent 12 days in the ICU and 6 days on the Neuro floor at INOVA Fairfax Hospital," the campaign says. Jill remained hospitalized at INOVA Fairfax Inpatient Reha…
Mom Killed During Ex's VA Abduction Was Trying To Start New Life With Son, Boyfriend Says Mom Killed During Ex's VA Abduction Was Trying To Start New Life With Son, Boyfriend Says
Mom Killed During Ex's VA Abduction Was Trying To Start New Life With Son, Boyfriend Says After years of suffering, 34-year-old Tatiana David was on the path to happiness. The mom had set out to start a new life with her 4-year-old son, Xavier, according to her boyfriend, Alex Wyche. David's dreams, though, never came to fruition: On her 34th birthday Wednesday, April 5, the Ithaca, NY mom was was abducted allegedly by her ex-boyfriend, Michael Davis, of Richmond. During Davis' trail of terror — which included a shootout with police on a Virginia highway — Davis died. David's current boyfriend, Wyche, is hoping happiness is still in the cards for her young son. More than $800 h…
Woman Abducted By Her Child's Father Killed In Police Shootout On VA Highway Woman Abducted By Her Child's Father Killed In Police Shootout On VA Highway
Woman Abducted By Her Child's Father Killed In Police Shootout On VA Highway An abduction in upstate New York ended in tragedy several states away when the victim, taken taken by the father of her child on her 34th birthday, was killed in a shootout with state police in Virginia hours later. Tatiana David, of Ithaca, NY, was reportedly abducted by Richmond resident Michael C. Davis, 34, shortly before 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 5, when he forced her into a white SUV, prompting New York State Police investigators to issue a statewide alert. ABDUCTED ADULT ALERT: Tatiana David, 34, was last seen on West Hill Circle in the city of Ithaca, Tompkins Co. at 7:20 AM…
VA Mom Flown To Hospital After Suffering Stroke, Family Finds New Normal VA Mom Flown To Hospital After Suffering Stroke, Family Finds New Normal
VA Mom Flown To Hospital After Suffering Stroke, Family Finds New Normal Support was surging for a Prince William County family after its matriarch suffered a stroke at just 36 years old. More than $25,800 had been raised as of Monday, Dec. 5 on a GoFundMe for Courtney Waters' family. According to her Facebook page, Courtney lives in Bristow with her husband, Kevin. They have three children, Colton (7), Kendall (4) and Carly (2). Courtney was flown to INVOA Fairfax Hospital on Nov. 29 and went right into emergency surgery upon suffering a stroke, reads the campaign by Christina DePorter. "She is hard working, kind, and an endlessly giving woman," the…
Northern Virginia Tennis Coach Of 44 Years Suffered Stroke, Support Surges Northern Virginia Tennis Coach Of 44 Years Suffered Stroke, Support Surges
Northern Virginia Tennis Coach Of 44 Years Suffered Stroke, Support Surges Jorge Cordova is described as a dear friend and unbelievable tennis mentor. On July 29, Cordova suffered a stroke in his office at the Belmont Country Club where he teaches tennis, according to a GoFundMe page started by his family. He was brought to the ICU at Inova Fairfax Hospital, before being moved to a regular room to recuperate, but the family was not given a discharge date, they said. His family started the GoFundMe page to cover his medical expenses and get him back to doing what he loves. "His care for his students is evident to all who have taken lessons from him or watched…
MD Gunman Fired At Sanitation Worker, Police During Multi-State Pursuit: Authorities (UPDATE) MD Gunman Fired At Sanitation Worker, Police During Multi-State Pursuit: Authorities (UPDATE)
MD Gunman Fired At Sanitation Worker, Police During Multi-State Pursuit: Authorities (Update) A 26-year-old Maryland man was arrested for leading a police pursuit across state lines into Virginia on July 4, authorities announced. Frederick Njihia fired a gun multiple times at a Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission worker and a man standing next to his truck around 9:50 a.m., bringing police to the 11300 block of Hawks Ridge Terrace in Germantown, Montgomery County police said. No one was injured. A description of Nijhia's Honda Civic was broadcast. A MoCo officer spotted his car, but Nijhia shot the front tire, flattening it, police said. Police pursued the gunman's onto I-270 …
Troopers ID 23-Year-Old Alexandria Man Who Fell 28 Feet In Fatal Crash Troopers ID 23-Year-Old Alexandria Man Who Fell 28 Feet In Fatal Crash
Troopers ID 23-Year-Old Alexandria Man Who Fell 28 Feet In Fatal Crash A 23-year-old Alexandria man died after he was thrown off of his motorcycle and fell nearly 30 feet onto the interstate on Sunday afternoon, June 26, authorities said.  Braydon A. Stone drove his 2019 Kawasaki Ninja off the left side of a ramp on I-495 as he took the exit for Eisenhower Ave toward Mill Road around 3 p.m., Virginia State Police said. He hit a cement wall, which launched him through the air and onto the highway 28 feet below the overpass.  Troopers rushed him to Inova Fairfax Hospital, where he later died of his wounds, troopers said. He was wearing a helm…
Two Dead In I-495 Crash Weren't Wearing Seatbelts: Police Two Dead In I-495 Crash Weren't Wearing Seatbelts: Police
Two Dead In I-495 Crash Weren't Wearing Seatbelts: Police Two unbelted men died and a woman was in critical condition following a head-on crash on Interstate 495 on Tuesday, May 17, authorities said. A Mazda 3 collided with a Buick Encore near the Chain Bridge Road exit in Fairfax, causing the Buick to burst into flames after the impact, Virginia State Police said. The Buick driver, Patrick Mullins, 32, of Catlett, Va., and Kaan Karabekir, 28, of Bethesda, Md., who was behind the wheel of the Mazda, died at the scene. Neither were wearing a seatbelt.  Paramedics rushed a woman who was in the Buick to Inova Fairfax Hospital with lif…
Possible Measles Exposure Reported In Northern Virginia Possible Measles Exposure Reported In Northern Virginia
Possible Measles Exposure Reported In Northern Virginia Doctors are warning people in Loudoun and Fairfax counties of a potential measles outbreak.  An unvaccinated child recently took a trip out of the country and contracted the virus before returning to the area, the Virginia Department of Health said.  The child was at Kaiser Permanente Ashburn Medical Center in Ashburn on May 13 from 2 to 5 p.m. And at Inova Fairfax Hospital in Falls Church for several hours on Sunday, May 15, and Monday, May 16, the news release said.  Outside of these times and locations, the risk to the community is low, the VDH said.  Anyone wh…
Virginia Police Honor 'Endlessly Hopeful' Fallen Officer 16 Years Later Virginia Police Honor 'Endlessly Hopeful' Fallen Officer 16 Years Later
Virginia Police Honor 'Endlessly Hopeful' Fallen Officer 16 Years Later Michael Garbarino was endlessly hopeful.  The 23-year veteran of the Fairfax County Police Force mentored young officers and tutored troubled teens at the former Pimmit Hills Alternative High School when he served as a resource officer.  May 17 marks 16 years since he was killed in the line of duty. Most know him simply as a hero.  On May 8, 2006, an 18-year-old loaded down with several handguns and an AK-47 drove a stolen van into the parking lot of the Sully district police station in Chantilly and opened fire. Garbarino, 53, was sitting in his unmarked patrol car near the end of his sh…