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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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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
District Man Killed In Triple Shooting At Maryland Liquor Store Identified By Police (UPDATED) District Man Killed In Triple Shooting At Maryland Liquor Store Identified By Police (UPDATED)
District Man Killed In Triple Shooting At Maryland Liquor Store Identified By Police (Updated) New information has been released by the Prince George's County Police Department as they continue to investigate a triple shooting that left a 22-year-old District man dead.  On Monday night, Mount Rainier police officers responded to Chuck's Liquors in the 3400 block of Rhode Island Avenue to probe a reported shooting with three victims. On Monday, September 23rd at approximately 7:34 pm , Mount Rainier police officers responded to the 3400 block of Rhode... Posted by City Of Mount Rainier Maryland Police Department on Monday, September 23, 2024 According to witnesses, an u…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Carjacker Struck Vehicle, Lexus Owner Killed During Virginia Altercation: Police (UPDATED) Carjacker Struck Vehicle, Lexus Owner Killed During Virginia Altercation: Police (UPDATED)
Carjacker Struck Vehicle, Lexus Owner Killed During Virginia Altercation: Police (Updated) A man was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries over the weekend after being run over by his own vehicle while attempting to prevent a carjacking in Prince William County, police say. Officers were called to the Oasis at Montclair Apartment Complex on Stedham Circle in Dumfries shortly before 7 p.m. on Saturday to investigate a reported hit-and-run. According to a spokesperson from the Prince George's County Police Department, 37-year-old Vasquez Galvan was approached by an unknown suspect while he was outside of his gold Lexus SUV. During that encounter, the wanted man got into the …

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by Zak Failla
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Two Hospitalized In Multi-Vehicle Fairfax County Crash; Roads Closed (DEVELOPING) Two Hospitalized In Multi-Vehicle Fairfax County Crash; Roads Closed (DEVELOPING)
Two Hospitalized In Multi-Vehicle Fairfax County Crash; Roads Closed (Developing) A two-vehicle crash shut down a pair of roads in Fairfax County and left a man with life-threatening injuries in Clifton on Saturday morning, according to police. Henderson Road and Old Yates Ford Road will be closed for "an extended period" following the reported crash before noon on July 13. A driver and passenger were taken to the hospital for evaluation, the latter of which were described as life-threatening. Henderson Road and Old Yates Ford Road will remain closed for an extended period. Please use an alternate route. #FCPD (2/2) — Fairfax County Police (@FairfaxCountyPD) July 13,…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Man Rescued After Car Plunges Into Anacostia River On Christmas Man Rescued After Car Plunges Into Anacostia River On Christmas
Man Rescued After Car Plunges Into Anacostia River On Christmas Dive teams pulled a man from the Anacostia River after his car plunged into the water on Christmas Day. The call came in just before 2 p.m. at the 11th Street bridge, NBC Washington reports. The man was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries, the outlet said. DC firefighters shared photos from the rescue on Twitter. Update water rescue Anacostia River below 11th St Bridge SE. 3 rescue divers & 2 rescue swimmers from DC Fire & EMS entered the water, locating & removing 1 adult victim from the vehicle. All are out of the river for decontamination & rehab. #…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Midday 'Serious Shooting' In Alexandria Under Investigation, Mayor Confirms (DEVELOPING) Midday 'Serious Shooting' In Alexandria Under Investigation, Mayor Confirms (DEVELOPING)
Midday 'Serious Shooting' In Alexandria Under Investigation, Mayor Confirms (Developing) At least one person suffered life-threatening injuries during a shooting on Saturday afternoon in Alexandria, police say. Shortly after 2:30 p.m., officers from the Alexandria Police Department were called to the 800 block of North Henry Street, where there was a reported midday shooting that left one person with serious injuries. The scene of the shooting in Alexandria.Alexandria Police Department According to police, one person was treated at the scene and rushed by paramedics to an area hospital with what were described as life-threatening injuries. His condition was not immediately…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Fairfax Fire Truck Involved In Four-Vehicle Crash (DEVELOPING) Fairfax Fire Truck Involved In Four-Vehicle Crash (DEVELOPING)
Fairfax Fire Truck Involved In Four-Vehicle Crash (Developing) A Fairfax County fire truck was involved in a multi-vehicle crash on Thursday afternoon, leaving one person with life-threatening injuries, according to police. Officers from the Fairfax County Police Department were called shortly before 5:20 p.m. on Thursday, March 23, to the intersection of Richmond Highway and Memorial Street in Groveton to investigate a reported crash. Investigators say that a Fairfax County fire truck was involved, along with three other vehicles. Several people were transported to area hospitals, with one suffering reported life-threatening injuries. Richmond Highw…

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by Zak Failla
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Crash Outside National Zoo Sends 7 To Hospital, 3 Critical, Officials Say (DEVELOPING) Crash Outside National Zoo Sends 7 To Hospital, 3 Critical, Officials Say (DEVELOPING)
Crash Outside National Zoo Sends 7 To Hospital, 3 Critical, Officials Say (Developing) A violent crash in Washington, DC sent several people to the hospital, some in worse shape than others, authorities say. The crash reportedly occurred the morning of Tuesday, Feb. 21, in the 3000 block of Connecticut Avenue NW, outside of the National Zoo, according to a DC Fire and EMS spokesperson.  At least three people were pinned in the multi-vehicle crash, police say. Update crash with entrapment 3000 block Connecticut Ave NW. All patients extricated. Transporting 7 patients to various hospitals, 3 with life threatening injuries. #DCsBravest pic.twitter.com/Vr2sNPOdsr — DC Fire a…

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by Annie DeVoe