Driver Hospitalized After Amtrak Slams Into Truck At Ungated Crossing In Virginia (UPDATED) Driver Hospitalized After Amtrak Slams Into Truck At Ungated Crossing In Virginia (UPDATED)
Driver Hospitalized After Amtrak Slams Into Truck At Ungated Crossing In Virginia (Updated) A serious crash investigation is underway in Virginia after a pickup truck was hit by a high-speed Amtrak train at a private railroad crossing with no gates or arms, authorities announced Wednesday. It happened shortly before 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 15, at a private crossing near Milford Road and Bristow Road in Bristow, according to the Prince William County Police Department. Investigators say a 54-year-old man was driving a 2019 Ford F-350 with a trailer westbound on Milford Road when he crossed the tracks — despite posted stop signs and warning signs — and was struck by the southbound …
Driver Trapped After Amtrak Train Crashes Into Truck In Virginia: Officials (DEVELOPING) Driver Trapped After Amtrak Train Crashes Into Truck In Virginia: Officials (DEVELOPING)
Driver Trapped After Amtrak Train Crashes Into Truck In Virginia: Officials (Developing) An Amtrak train slammed into a pickup truck at a railroad crossing in Prince William County, leaving the driver with serious injuries, according to the Prince William County Police Department. The crash was reported shortly before noon on Tuesday, April 15, after the train left the Manassas station, striking the truck at a nearby crossing. Investigators say the truck was thrown off the tracks coming to rest in the right of way. First responders rushed to the scene and had to extricate a person trapped inside the truck who was then taken to an area trauma center with what were describe…
Frontier Flight Deplaned At Dulles Airport For Emergency Security Search (DEVELOPING) Frontier Flight Deplaned At Dulles Airport For Emergency Security Search (DEVELOPING)
Frontier Flight Deplaned At Dulles Airport For Emergency Security Search (Developing) A Frontier Airlines flight was met by emergency responders on the tarmac at Dulles International Airport after a runway scare on Wednesday, April 9, authorities said. The aircraft touched down on Runway 19R around 2:30 p.m. and was quickly surrounded by Airports Authority police, fire crews, and operations personnel, according to airport officials. “Out of an abundance of caution, passengers were offloaded by mobile lounge,” Dulles Airport said in an update shortly after 4 p.m. on Wednesday. Officials did not immediately confirm what triggered the response, but noted that all other flights…
Small Plane Makes Emergency Landing In Virginia Field After Engine Issue: VSP (UPDATED) Small Plane Makes Emergency Landing In Virginia Field After Engine Issue: VSP (UPDATED)
Small Plane Makes Emergency Landing In Virginia Field After Engine Issue: VSP (Updated) First responders were called to a reported small plane crash in Virginia late on Wednesday afternoon. Emergency crews responded to a plane crash in the area of Chancellor Road and Scarlet Oak Road shortly after 3 p.m. on April 9 to investigate the crash, the Spotsylvania County Sheriff's Office confirmed. The initial call came in at approximately 3:08 p.m. after the plane took off from Leesburg en route to Hampton Roads, officials said. Virginia State Police investigators have been called in to probe the incident and motorists have been advised to avoid the area. According to state police…
I-270 Shut Down As Police Rescue 'Critically Missing' Person From Virginia In Maryland I-270 Shut Down As Police Rescue 'Critically Missing' Person From Virginia In Maryland
I-270 Shut Down As Police Rescue 'Critically Missing' Person From Virginia In Maryland Traffic on I-270 in Montgomery County came to a standstill Thursday as officers worked to safely take a missing person from Virginia into custody, officials said. The incident unfolded around 11:49 a.m. on April 3, when Montgomery County Police were called to Longwood Drive near the Beltway retaining wall for a suspicious vehicle parked just off the road, according to the department. Investigators quickly discovered the vehicle belonged to a critically missing person from Manassas. Shortly after, police began getting multiple calls reporting someone walking along the Beltway and I-270 matc…
FAA Cracks Down At Reagan National After Safety Scares, Boosts Controller Oversight FAA Cracks Down At Reagan National After Safety Scares, Boosts Controller Oversight
FAA Cracks Down At Reagan National After Safety Scares, Boosts Controller Oversight A major shakeup is underway at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) as federal officials move to tighten oversight and protect the well-being of air traffic controllers following recent safety concerns. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced this week that it will boost staffing, review arrival rates, and deploy mental health support services for air traffic control teams working at the busy Virginia airport. The action comes in response to recent National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) recommendations after a string of concerning runway incidents near DCA, inclu…
Drunk Driver Crashes Into Truck, Strikes Virginia Home After Buying Booze: Sheriff Drunk Driver Crashes Into Truck, Strikes Virginia Home After Buying Booze: Sheriff
Drunk Driver Crashes Into Truck, Strikes Virginia Home After Buying Booze: Sheriff A speeding Toyota launched a pickup truck more than half a football field and slammed into a house during a violent DUI crash in Virginia, authorities say. It happened just before 10:00 p.m. on Friday, March 28, in the 1000 block of Ramoth Church Road, the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office said. Deputies say 29-year-old Stafford resident Aiden Conn was speeding westbound along the roadway when he veered off the road and crashed into an unoccupied parked pickup truck with such force that it pushed the truck approximately 175 feet—into a neighbor’s house. Nobody inside the home was hurt, but …
DC Driver Killed Crashing Into Maryland Building Identified By Police DC Driver Killed Crashing Into Maryland Building Identified By Police
DC Driver Killed Crashing Into Maryland Building Identified By Police A District man was killed in a single-vehicle crash after slamming into a building in Prince George’s County, police said. Officers with the Prince George’s County Police Department responded around 2 a.m. Saturday, March 29, to the 5800 block of Silver Hill Road in District Heights, according to investigators. There, they found the driver—62-year-old Tyrone Eugene Perry—dead at the scene. Police said Perry had been heading north on Marlboro Pike when, for reasons still under investigation, he veered off the road and struck a building. He was pronounced dead at the scene by first responde…
Maryland Man Killed, Another Injured In Virginia Tractor-Trailer Crash: Police Maryland Man Killed, Another Injured In Virginia Tractor-Trailer Crash: Police
Maryland Man Killed, Another Injured In Virginia Tractor-Trailer Crash: Police A passenger was killed and another seriously injured when a pickup slammed into the back of a tractor trailer along a Loudoun County highway ramp, Virginia State Police said. The fatal crash happened just before 7:50 a.m. Thursday, March 27, on the off-ramp from Route 267 eastbound (Dulles Greenway) to Route 28 southbound. According to state police, a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado was exiting Route 267 when it veered off the right side of the ramp and rear-ended a 2017 Volvo 718 tractor trailer that was stopped on the shoulder. Julio A. Portillo Pena, 41, of Gaithersburg, was a passenger in the…
Fiery Crash Shuts Down I-66 In Virginia, Sends One To Hospital: Fire Officials Fiery Crash Shuts Down I-66 In Virginia, Sends One To Hospital: Fire Officials
Fiery Crash Shuts Down I-66 In Virginia, Sends One To Hospital: Fire Officials Traffic came to a standstill in Fairfax County after a fiery crash involving a tractor-trailer and sedan shut down all westbound lanes on I-66 near Nutley Street, fire officials said. Fire crews responded to the scene around 2:00 p.m. Monday, March 24, after the two vehicles collided on I-66 WB, according to Fairfax County Fire and Rescue. The collision sparked a vehicle fire, prompting emergency responders to block off all lanes while they worked to contain the flames. "Fairfax’s Bravest are on scene of a vehicle fire on I-66 WB prior to Nutley Street," the department posted on X. "Crews …
Got Milk? 6K Gallons Spill On I-695 After Tanker Overturns, Officials Say Got Milk? 6K Gallons Spill On I-695 After Tanker Overturns, Officials Say
Got Milk? 6K Gallons Spill On I-695 After Tanker Overturns, Officials Say It was one sour start to the weekend for some in Maryland, leaving some motorists crying over spilt milk. A tractor-trailer carrying 6,000 gallons of milk overturned in Baltimore County, causing a massive dairy disaster on I-695 and sending milk flooding into a nearby creek, according to the Maryland Department of the Environment. The crash happened around 1 a.m. Saturday, March 22, near Exit 24, when the truck tipped over and dumped its contents across the highway. The scene of the crash in Baltimore County. Maryland Department of the Environment No injuries were reported, but 75 …
Man Hit Twice, Killed Crossing Virginia Highway—One Driver Fled, Police Say Man Hit Twice, Killed Crossing Virginia Highway—One Driver Fled, Police Say
Man Hit Twice, Killed Crossing Virginia Highway—One Driver Fled, Police Say A 53-year-old man was struck and killed by two separate vehicles in a fatal hit-and-run crash in Northern Virginia, police announced. Miles Jonathan Moore, of Woodbridge, died on Thursday night, March 20, after being hit while trying to cross Richmond Highway near Easy Street, according to the Prince William County Police Department. Officers were called to the scene shortly after 9 p.m. for reports of an unconscious man in the roadway. The initial investigation found Moore had been hit by a 2012 Toyota Highlander traveling south on Richmond Highway as he crossed outside a crosswalk. Momen…
DUI Driver Scratches, Kicks Officers While Resisting Arrest In Virginia: Police DUI Driver Scratches, Kicks Officers While Resisting Arrest In Virginia: Police
DUI Driver Scratches, Kicks Officers While Resisting Arrest In Virginia: Police A Virginia woman is facing multiple charges after she allegedly resisted arrest and assaulted officers while being processed for a DUI, police said. Shayla Monae Ingham, 24, of Manassas, was taken into custody early Saturday, March 8, after officers stopped her on Sudley Road near Crestwood Drive and determined she was driving under the influence, according to the Prince William County Police Department. The situation escalated when officers brought Ingham to the Adult Detention Center, where she actively resisted, scratched one officer, and kicked another, authorities said. She was restra…
DUI Driver Wrecks Dodge Challenger In Spotsy, Lands Behind Bars: Sheriff DUI Driver Wrecks Dodge Challenger In Spotsy, Lands Behind Bars: Sheriff
DUI Driver Wrecks Dodge Challenger In Spotsy, Lands Behind Bars: Sheriff A King George man who thought he could handle his Dodge Challenger and a few drinks learned the hard way that the road had other plans, officials said. Deputies with the Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Office responded to a crash near Benchmark Road and Mine Road after receiving reports of a wreck overnight, according to the agency. When Deputy Crystal Cabrera arrived, she found 55-year-old Charles Funkhouser, whose slurred speech, glassy eyes, and strong odor of alcohol made it clear he wasn’t just a bad driver—he was allegedly a drunk one, too. Funkhouser, of King George, was arrested at the…
Good Samaritan Killed By Van Chasing Loose Dog In Virginia: Cops Good Samaritan Killed By Van Chasing Loose Dog In Virginia: Cops
Good Samaritan Killed By Van Chasing Loose Dog In Virginia: Cops A Virginia man who ran into traffic to rescue a loose dog was struck and killed by a passing van, police said. Jack Leo Burdette Jr., 56, of Woodbridge, died after being hit by a 2022 Ram ProMaster van around 5:45 a.m. on Friday, March 7, on Dumfries Road near Old Stage Road, according to the Prince William County Police Department. Investigators said Burdette had gone into the roadway to catch a 2-year-old Dalmatian/Pointer mix that was running loose in traffic.  After securing the dog, he was walking back across Dumfries Road when he was struck by the westbound van approaching Old S…
Route 17 Closed Following Violent Virginia Crash (DEVELOPING) Route 17 Closed Following Violent Virginia Crash (DEVELOPING)
Route 17 Closed Following Violent Virginia Crash (Developing) A serious crash on Route 17 (Warrenton Road) in Stafford County has shut down all lanes in both directions after power lines came down, officials said. The Stafford County Sheriff's Office reported the closure near Lichfield Boulevard on Thursday, March 6, urging drivers to avoid the area and use alternate routes. The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Fredericksburg confirmed the extended closure, stating that their crews are on the scene setting up detours while Dominion Energy works to address the downed power lines. In photos released by VDOT, crews can be seen working on the…
I-95 Lanes Shut Down Due To Bus Fire In Virginia (DEVELOPING) I-95 Lanes Shut Down Due To Bus Fire In Virginia (DEVELOPING)
I-95 Lanes Shut Down Due To Bus Fire In Virginia (Developing) Some lanes on I-95 were blocked in advance of the afternoon commute on Tuesday when a truck fire broke out. Northbound lanes of the interstate in Prince William County were closed as of 4:30 p.m. on March 4 in the area of Dale Boulevard in Woodbridge. The vehicle was fully engulfed as crews worked to extinguish the fire and clear the scene to allow traffic to begin moving in the area. I-95 traffic on Tuesday afternoon. Virginia DOT According to the Virginia DOT, all north lanes were closed near mile marker 155.7 and traffic was backed up approximately two miles as of 4:25 p.m. on T…
Flights Diverted, Delayed At BWI Marshall Airport Due To Power Outage (DEVELOPING) Flights Diverted, Delayed At BWI Marshall Airport Due To Power Outage (DEVELOPING)
Flights Diverted, Delayed At BWI Marshall Airport Due To Power Outage (Developing) A power outage at Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport on Monday morning caused major disruptions, forcing inbound flights to divert and leading to delays across the terminal, airport officials said. The outage, which impacted areas of the main terminal and the Hourly Garage, was first reported early on March 3, with BWI officials urging travelers to check their flight status as crews worked to restore power. By 9:30 a.m., the situation worsened, with airport officials announcing that “many inbound flights are being diverted at this time.”  Passengers were advi…
DUI Driver Kills Teen Girl In Head-On Virginia Crash, Police Say DUI Driver Kills Teen Girl In Head-On Virginia Crash, Police Say
DUI Driver Kills Teen Girl In Head-On Virginia Crash, Police Say A 16-year-old girl was killed in a head-on crash in Centreville after a drunk driver veered into oncoming traffic, authorities said. Carlos Parada-Hernandez, 23, of Herndon, was driving a 2023 Toyota Corolla northbound on Pleasant Valley Road when he crossed the double yellow line and slammed into a 2013 Toyota Camry head-on, according to Fairfax County Police. The crash happened around 10:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 27, in the 5600 block of Pleasant Valley Road. The 16-year-old driver of the Camry was rushed to a hospital with life-threatening injuries but later died, police said. Parada-H…
Motorcyclist Killed Plunging 40 Feet Off I-66 Entrance Ramp: Virginia State Police Motorcyclist Killed Plunging 40 Feet Off I-66 Entrance Ramp: Virginia State Police
Motorcyclist Killed Plunging 40 Feet Off I-66 Entrance Ramp: Virginia State Police A Fairfax man was killed after losing control of his motorcycle and falling 40 feet off an entrance ramp along Interstate 66, according to Virginia State Police. The deadly crash occurred shortly after 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 23, on the ramp from Route 28 south to the I-66 westbound express lanes. Investigators say Michael J. Monroe, 43, was riding on the ramp when he lost control of the motorcycle, which veered off the left side of the road and struck a jersey wall twice. Monroe was thrown from the bike and went over the wall, falling roughly 40 feet onto a grassy area below. He was pr…
Pilot Makes Emergency Landing In Maryland: Police (DEVELOPING) Pilot Makes Emergency Landing In Maryland: Police (DEVELOPING)
Pilot Makes Emergency Landing In Maryland: Police (Developing) Traffic came to a halt in Anne Arundel County after a single-engine aircraft was forced to make an emergency landing, prompting an investigation by Maryland State Police. The plane touched down at around 3:45 p.m. near Shoreham Beach Road and Triton Beach Road on Saturday, Feb. 22, leading to temporary road closures as authorities responded to the scene. Maryland State Police said motorists should expect delays and are urging drivers to avoid the area until the investigation wraps up. Officials have not yet disclosed the cause of the emergency landing or whether there were any injuries. M…
Speeding, Drunk Driver Wrecks Car, Another DUI Driver Stops To Check Scene In Stafford: Sheriff Speeding, Drunk Driver Wrecks Car, Another DUI Driver Stops To Check Scene In Stafford: Sheriff
Speeding, Drunk Driver Wrecks Car, Another DUI Driver Stops To Check Scene In Stafford: Sheriff A Stafford man is behind bars after a high-speed rollover crash on Richmond Highway that left his passenger hospitalized, authorities announced. Zaiden Williams, 22, was arrested after the Ford Focus he was driving flipped on its roof in the 2200 block of Richmond Highway around 9:10 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 14, according to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies say Williams was speeding away from a local restaurant when he lost control of the vehicle, swerved off the road, struck an embankment, and overturned.  The passenger suffered broken bones and was rushed to a nearby hospi…
Teen Driver Killed In High-Speed Head-On Crash In Virginia: Police Teen Driver Killed In High-Speed Head-On Crash In Virginia: Police
Teen Driver Killed In High-Speed Head-On Crash In Virginia: Police An 18-year-old driver was killed after his speeding Audi veered into oncoming traffic and collided with an SUV in Dumfries, authorities announced. Mihai-Mario Stoica, of Woodbridge, was pronounced dead at the scene of the Sunday, Feb. 16 crash near Dumfries Road and Van Buren Road, according to Prince William County Police. Investigators say Stoica was driving a 2013 Audi A7 above the posted speed limit when he lost control, crossed the median, and slammed head-on into a 2024 Cadillac Escalade traveling in the opposite direction around 10:30 p.m. A 25-year-old passenger in Stoica’s vehicle…
Nine-Vehicle Crash Shuts Down Roads In Alexandria: Police (DEVELOPING) Nine-Vehicle Crash Shuts Down Roads In Alexandria: Police (DEVELOPING)
Nine-Vehicle Crash Shuts Down Roads In Alexandria: Police (Developing) A scary scene played out in Alexandria on Thursday when a vehicle lost its brakes and plowed into traffic, triggering a nine-car pileup, authorities said. The crash happened on Tuesday, Feb. 13, at the intersection of Duke Street and Quaker Lane, according to the Alexandria Police Department. Investigators said the driver of the out-of-control vehicle was unable to stop, causing a chain-reaction collision involving at least nine vehicles. Despite the magnitude of the crash, no serious injuries were reported, police said. Eastbound Duke Lane was shut down at the intersection o Quaker Road,…
Pedestrian, 33, Fatally Run Over By Two Cars On Virginia Roadway: Police Pedestrian, 33, Fatally Run Over By Two Cars On Virginia Roadway: Police
Pedestrian, 33, Fatally Run Over By Two Cars On Virginia Roadway: Police A 33-year-old pedestrian was killed after being struck by two vehicles while crossing a road in Virginia outside of the crosswalk, authorities said. Prince William County Police responded to the area of Nokesville Road and Sowder Village Square in Nokesville shortly before 6 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 6, after receiving reports of a crash involving a pedestrian. Investigators determined that Donte Antonio Carter, of Manassas, was attempting to cross Nokesville Road outside of a crosswalk while wearing dark-colored clothing when he was struck by a 2024 Nissan Sentra traveling southbound. Moments…
Driver Killed, Passenger Airlifted In Deadly I-95 Virginia Crash: State Police Driver Killed, Passenger Airlifted In Deadly I-95 Virginia Crash: State Police
Driver Killed, Passenger Airlifted In Deadly I-95 Virginia Crash: State Police A driver was killed and a passenger was airlifted to the hospital after a work truck veered off the road and slammed into an SUV on I-95 in Prince William County, police said. The crash happened shortly after 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 4, at mile marker 152 in the southbound lanes of the interstate, according to Virginia State Police. A 2020 Lexus SUV was stopped on the right shoulder when a 2022 Ford work truck drifted off the highway and crashed into it. The driver of the SUV was pronounced dead at the scene, officials said. A passenger inside the SUV was flown to Fairfax Inova Hospital …
Crash Shuts Down I-95 Express Lanes In Prince William County, Backing Up Traffic Crash Shuts Down I-95 Express Lanes In Prince William County, Backing Up Traffic
Crash Shuts Down I-95 Express Lanes In Prince William County, Backing Up Traffic A crash with injuries shut down all southbound lanes on the I-95 Express Lanes in Prince William County on Tuesday, Feb. 4, backing up traffic in the area, officials said. The incident happened around 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday near mile marker 151.4, just before VA-619 (Exit 150/Joplin Road), according to the Virginia Department of Transportation. Emergency crews blocked both travel lanes to respond to the crash, forcing traffic to use the left shoulder to get by.  Officials confirmed that at least one person was injured, but additional details were not immediately available. While expres…
Truck Hauling Dirt Overturns On I-95 In Virginia Truck Hauling Dirt Overturns On I-95 In Virginia
Truck Hauling Dirt Overturns On I-95 In Virginia An overturned truck hauling dirt and trash was the cause of lengthy delays on I-95 on Tuesday afternoon in Virginia. Some northbound lanes were closed at around noon on Jan. 28, north of exit 118/Thornburg, prompting a heavy police response as crews worked to clear the scene. I-95 NORTHBOUND: Two lanes closed at mile marker 119, north of exit 118/Thornburg with overturned truck hauling dirt & trash. @VSPPIO on scene. Right lane and shoulder getting by crash. About 2-mile back up. Check https://t.co/bLzPuckcCU for updates pic.twitter.com/7ouNkl7pV8 — VDOT Fredericksburg (@VaDOTFRED) J…
One Dead In High-Speed Crash In Virginia (DEVELOPING) One Dead In High-Speed Crash In Virginia (DEVELOPING)
One Dead In High-Speed Crash In Virginia (Developing) A high-speed crash on Wilson Boulevard in Arlington has left one woman dead and another driver fighting for his life, police said. The Arlington County Police Department responded to the scene at approximately 2:40 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 27 following reports of a multi-vehicle crash with injuries. According to the preliminary investigation, the driver of a pickup truck was traveling eastbound on Wilson Boulevard at a high rate of speed when it collided with a white sedan turning onto Wilson Boulevard from N. Vermont Street. The force of the crash pushed the vehicles into two additional vehic…
Police Release Details In Hit-Run Crash That Ended In Cops Pepper-Spraying Driver In Stafford Police Release Details In Hit-Run Crash That Ended In Cops Pepper-Spraying Driver In Stafford
Police Release Details In Hit-Run Crash That Ended In Cops Pepper-Spraying Driver In Stafford A Stafford man learned the hard way that running from a crash doesn’t end well, especially when deputies and OC spray are involved. Bryant Berryman, 37, is facing a host of charges following an incident that played out after allegedly causing a crash that totaled two vehicles. At approximately 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 16, the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported hit-and-run crash at Staffordboro Boulevard and Woodstream Boulevard, authorities said, where arriving deputies found a Nissan and a Volkswagen totaled from a collision. No major injuries were reported. …
Traffic Delayed For Miles On I-495 Following Tractor-Trailer Crash In Virginia (DEVELOPING) Traffic Delayed For Miles On I-495 Following Tractor-Trailer Crash In Virginia (DEVELOPING)
Traffic Delayed For Miles On I-495 Following Tractor-Trailer Crash In Virginia (Developing) Traffic was temporarily backed up on Wednesday afternoon on I-495 in Northern Virginia as crews responded to a crash in Fairfax County. Several southbound lanes on the interstate were closed as of 2:30 p.m. on Jan. 15 at mile marker 52.2 in Fairfax, where there was a reported tractor-trailer crash in the area. Crash. I-495 SB (Outer Loop) before VA-267 (Exit 45/Dulles Toll Road). Fairfax County, VA. All travel lanes are currently blocked for incident response. Delays are approximately 4 miles. — MATOC Alerts (@MATOC) January 15, 2025 Details about the crash have not been released. Del…