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Was Beltway Closure Due To Biden's Chevy Chase Visit? Was Beltway Closure Due To Biden's Chevy Chase Visit?
Was Beltway Closure Due To Biden's Chevy Chase Visit? The inner loop of the Beltway was closed Tuesday afternoon, June 27, in Fairfax County — and some Twitter users are speculating the cause was due to President Joe Biden's Chevy Chase visit. According to Virginia State Police, the closure was at the request of US Secret Service. It had reportedly reopened as of 5:30 p.m. The highway was closed leading up to the American Legion Bridge in McLean, jamming traffic for nearly five miles up to Tyson's Corner as of 4:45 p.m. Biden's visit to MD hasn't been confirmed as the cause of the shutdown. The Hill, however, confirmed Biden was set to atten…

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Movie Filming To Restrict Parking In Parts Of Northwest DC Movie Filming To Restrict Parking In Parts Of Northwest DC
Movie Filming To Restrict Parking In Parts Of Northwest DC Some local residents in Northwest DC are miffed as some parking restrictions are being put in place to accommodate a film production. Authorities advised that on Tuesday, June 27, and Wednesday, June 28, filming for a movie will take place in DC, forcing some street closures and other changes that motorists should be aware of.  It is unclear which movie is being filmed, though there has long been speculation that it could be Marvel shooting shots for "Captain America: Brave New World," which is expected to be shot, in part, in Washington, DC.  On Tuesday, June 27, 2023 and Wednesday, J…

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Car Mangled After Crashing Through Tree, Pole In Northeast DC Car Mangled After Crashing Through Tree, Pole In Northeast DC
Car Mangled After Crashing Through Tree, Pole In Northeast DC Disaster was averted in Northeast DC when a driver crashed through a tree that came toppling down on top of his vehicle.  Shortly after 3 a.m. on Monday, June 26, DC Fire and EMS personnel were called to the intersection of New York Avenue and Fenwick Street NE, when a driver struck a pole and tree, officials said. The driver was transported to an area hospital for treatment what were initially described as "serious injuries" and later downgraded to "non-life-threatening" later on Monday morning. It is unclear what caused the crash, and police investigators are still working to determ…

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I-95 Crash Blocks All Lanes In Stafford County I-95 Crash Blocks All Lanes In Stafford County
I-95 Crash Blocks All Lanes In Stafford County A crash on I-95 closed all lanes in a portion of Stafford County during morning rush hour Monday, June 26. According to the DOT website, the accident happened on the southbound side of the highway at mile marker 134. As of 8:15 a.m., heavy delays were being reported with all lanes blocked. Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribute? Join the DMV All Incidents Facebook group.

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Multi-Car Crash Closes Fairfax County Parkway Intersection Multi-Car Crash Closes Fairfax County Parkway Intersection
Multi-Car Crash Closes Fairfax County Parkway Intersection A multi-vehicle crash shut a Fairfax County intersection Wednesday afternoon, June 21. The incident happened at Franklin Farm Road and the Fairfax County Parkway.  As of 1:05 p.m., the north left shoulder, left lane and right lane were closed. Police were at the scene directing traffic. Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribute? Join the DMV All Incidents Facebook group.

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by Cecilia Levine
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Tractor Trailer Crash Jams I-95 In Prince William County Tractor Trailer Crash Jams I-95 In Prince William County
Tractor Trailer Crash Jams I-95 In Prince William County A tractor trailer crash closed three lanes of Interstate 95, backing up the southbound side of the highway in Prince William County Wednesday morning, June 21. The crash happened at milepost 153.4 in Dumfries, with traffic backed up nearly four miles as of 9:10 a.m. The south left shoulder, left lane, and left center lane are closed.  Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribute? Join the DMV All Incidents Facebook group.

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Tractor Trailer Crash Jams Traffic At Leesburg Roundabout Tractor Trailer Crash Jams Traffic At Leesburg Roundabout
Tractor Trailer Crash Jams Traffic At Leesburg Roundabout A tractor trailer crash jammed traffic on Route 15 in Loudoun County Tuesday, June 20. According to the Virginia DOT website, the crash happened in Leesburg on the southbound side of the roadway, near the roundabout for South King Street Trail, and Harry Byrd Highway/Leesburg Bypass. Delays were being reported as of 11 a.m. This is a developing story. Check back for details. Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribute? Join the DMV All Incidents Facebook group.

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One Dead, Two Airlifted To DC Hospitals Following Crash In MD, State Police Say One Dead, Two Airlifted To DC Hospitals Following Crash In MD, State Police Say
One Dead, Two Airlifted To DC Hospitals Following Crash In MD, State Police Say One person was killed and two others were airlifted to area hospitals following a fatal crash in Charles County on Monday morning. At approximately 9:30 a.m. on Monday, June 12, a Dodge Durango was driving on US Route 301 near MD Route 234 when the driver struck an embankment and overturned the truck, state police say. First responders were called to the scene, and a passenger in the Durango was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics. Two others injured in the crash were flown by US Park Police to MedStar Washington Hospital Center in Washington, DC for treatment of undisclosed injurie…

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Car Crashes Through Wall Of DC Daycare Center, Lands In 'Infant Room' Car Crashes Through Wall Of DC Daycare Center, Lands In 'Infant Room'
Car Crashes Through Wall Of DC Daycare Center, Lands In 'Infant Room' Potential disaster was averted early on Friday morning in Washington, DC when a car came crashing through a building that houses a daycare center. At approximately 4:30 a.m. on Friday, June 2, DC Fire and EMS personnel responded to the 300 block of Eastern Avenue NE when a Toyota smashed through the wall of the Discovery Learning Academy. The scene of the crash.@dcfireems No children were inside the daycare at the time of the crash on Friday morning. In photos from the scene, signs for an "Infant Room," and what appears to be a crib can be seen next to the crashed car.   The car we…

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Infant Being Treated At Children's National Hospital In DC Following Fatal MD Crash Infant Being Treated At Children's National Hospital In DC Following Fatal MD Crash
Infant Being Treated At Children's National Hospital In DC Following Fatal MD Crash Police have identified the 30-year-old woman who was killed in an early morning head-on crash in Prince George's County that left an infant hospitalized. Bowie resident Angelica Cepero was driving a Nissan Altima that was involved in a crash shortly before 6 a.m. on Wednesday, May 31 that left her dead and three others injured, according to Maryland State Police. Investigators say that troopers from the Forestville Barrack were called to a stretch of Largo Road in Upper Marlboro on Wednesday morning, where there was a reported crash involving two vehicles that collided head-on. Cepero was…

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DC Man, Officers Involved In Fatal MD Crash ID'd By AG Investigators DC Man, Officers Involved In Fatal MD Crash ID'd By AG Investigators
DC Man, Officers Involved In Fatal MD Crash ID'd By AG Investigators New information has been released by the Maryland Attorney General's Office as investigators continue a probe to a fatal police pursuit that left one dead and two injured in Montgomery County earlier this month. The AG's Office launched an inquiry into the fatal pursuit that led to the death of 37-year-old Washington, DC resident Lawrence White early on Saturday, May 20 that started in North Bethesda. At approximately 5 a.m. on May 20, officers from the Montgomery County Department of Police were called to the area of Rockledge Drive in North Bethesda, to conduct a welfare check following …

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Here Are The Best, Worst Times To Get Out Of Town For Memorial Day Weekend In The DMV Here Are The Best, Worst Times To Get Out Of Town For Memorial Day Weekend In The DMV
Here Are The Best, Worst Times To Get Out Of Town For Memorial Day Weekend In The DMV Travelers in the DMV region looking to get out of town for the long Memorial Day Weekend may want to hit the road as AAA anticipates near record-high travelers for the holiday. With the COVID-19 pandemic truly i the rearview mirror, AAA is projecting that 42.3 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles away from home, representing a possible 7 percent increase over 2022, marking the beginning of the busy summer travel season. In the region, those looking to get away for the weekend are being advised to leave before noon on Friday, May 26, if they hope to avoid gridlocks and headaches …

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