Unbelted Driver Killed Crashing Into Ravine, Landing In VA Creek Bed: Police Unbelted Driver Killed Crashing Into Ravine, Landing In VA Creek Bed: Police
Unbelted Driver Killed Crashing Into Ravine, Landing In VA Creek Bed: Police Police have identified the 58-year-old man killed in a crash early on Wednesday morning in Prince William County. Dumfries resident Kenneth Jacobs died shortly before 12:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 16 in Triangle after a wild single-vehicle crash, according to investigators. Detectives were called to the area of Graham Park Road and Woodland Drive in Triangle on Wednesday morning, where they determined that a 2009 Ford Fusion was speeding on Graham Park Road when Jacobs lost control while navigating a turn. The Ford then left the roadway, traveled over the lawn of a nearby home, struck a te…
Crash Slows Traffic Along I-264 In Virginia Beach Crash Slows Traffic Along I-264 In Virginia Beach
Crash Slows Traffic Along I-264 In Virginia Beach A vehicle crash was slowing traffic along I-264 in Virginia Beach Wednesday morning, Aug. 16. The accident happened on the eastbound side at mile marker 20.8 near near Lynnhaven Parkway, just before 8:30 a.m., the VDOT website says. Photos at the scene show fire engines and emergency response vehicles. Motorists can expect delays with the east center lane, right center lane, and right outside lane closed.
Tractor Trailer Crash Jams I-95 Tractor Trailer Crash Jams I-95
Tractor Trailer Crash Jams I-95 A tractor trailer crash jammed Interstate 95 in Spotsylvania County Monday, Aug. 14. The southbound crash at mile marker 127 just past the intersection with Courthouse Road had traffic backed up four miles as of 12:50 p.m., the VDOT said. Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribute? Join the DMV All Incidents Facebook group.
Erratic Driver Causes Violent Head-On Crash With U-Haul Near Fair Oaks Mall (DEVELOPING) Erratic Driver Causes Violent Head-On Crash With U-Haul Near Fair Oaks Mall (DEVELOPING)
Erratic Driver Causes Violent Head-On Crash With U-Haul Near Fair Oaks Mall (Developing) An erratic driver caused havoc for drivers in Virginia on Friday, police say. Detectives from the Fairfax County Police Department are investigating a crash on Route 50 involving four vehicles that was sparked by one reckless driver who ping-ponged through traffic. The multi-vehicle crash started when the driver of a 2007 Jeep Laredo was driving toward the Fair Oaks mall and rear-ended a 2023 Lexus before continuing on and hitting a Land Rover. Police say that the driver of the Jeep then struck the guardrail on the shoulder of Route 50 while still traveling east, went across the entire roa…
Tolls Set To Increase By Nearly $3 On This VA Roadway: You Can Say Your Piece Tolls Set To Increase By Nearly $3 On This VA Roadway: You Can Say Your Piece
Tolls Set To Increase By Nearly $3 On This VA Roadway: You Can Say Your Piece Let's hope the Virginia State Corporation Commission is ready for the onslaught next year. The SCC has opened public comment and scheduled hearings on its proposal to increase tolls on the Dulles Greenway to $8.10 during peak hours, up from $5.80 and $6.40 during off-peak hours, up from $5.25. The public may submit comments through January, 24, 2024 at the SCC's website. A public witness session is also set for Jan. 30, 2024 at 1300 East Main Street in Richmond. Interested speakers must register by Jan. 24. Loudon County has expressed its opposition to the toll rate increases, warning traf…
Driver Dies In Route 250 Bypass Crash In Alberbarle County: Police Driver Dies In Route 250 Bypass Crash In Alberbarle County: Police
Driver Dies In Route 250 Bypass Crash In Alberbarle County: Police A driver died in an Albermarle County crash on the Route 250 Bypass Thursday, Aug. 10, police said. The crash happened around 8:15 a.m., on the westbound side of the Route 250 Bypass near the exit ramp for Route 601, police said. The driver was declared dead at the scene. Their identity was being withheld pending notification of the next of kin. The crash remains under investigation by the Albemarle County Police Department’s Fatal Crash Reconstruction Team. Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribute? Join the DMV All Incidents Facebook group.
Crash Jams I-395 In Arlington Crash Jams I-395 In Arlington
Crash Jams I-395 In Arlington A crash on I-395 jammed traffic in Arlington Wednesday morning, Aug. 9. The accident happened around 8:50 a.m. near mile marker 9.5, just past exits 10A and 10B. Drivers can expect delays due to a vehicle crash. The north right center lane is closed, according to the VDOT. Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribute? Join the DMV All Incidents Facebook group.
I-95 Ramp Reopens After Tractor-Trailer Overturns I-95 Ramp Reopens After Tractor-Trailer Overturns
I-95 Ramp Reopens After Tractor-Trailer Overturns An overturned tractor-trailer briefly closed the ramp from Route 3 to I-95 Wednesday morning, Aug. 2 in Fredericksburg. The incident happened around 9:40 a.m., bringing the northbound side of the highway down to one lane. Lanes had reopened as of 10 a.m. Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribute? Join the DMV All Incidents Facebook group.
GW Parkway Road Closures Expected To Last For Days Due To Storm Damage (UPDATED) GW Parkway Road Closures Expected To Last For Days Due To Storm Damage (UPDATED)
GW Parkway Road Closures Expected To Last For Days Due To Storm Damage (Updated) Drivers in Washington, DC can expect prolonged delays as crews continue to work to remove hazardous trees from the George Washington Memorial Parkway. Large portions of the northern section of the parkway were closed on Sunday, July 30 into the following day as crews worked around the clock to remove trees from the roadway.  ⚠️Currently, the northern section (from Spout Run Parkway to I-495) continues to be closed, with the exception of the northbound lanes from Route 123 to I-495, and the southbound lanes of the Spout Run Parkway are also closed as tree crews work to remove trees from …
Storm Damage Shuts GW Parkway Storm Damage Shuts GW Parkway
Storm Damage Shuts GW Parkway A seven-mile stretch of the George Washington Parkway was closed Monday, July 31 due to storm damage. Downed trees were strewn across the roadway, which was shut around 9:30 p.m. Sunday, and remained closed Monday. According to the National Park Service, the highway was closed from Spout Run Parkway to I-495, with the exception of the northbound lanes from Route 123 to I-495. The southbound lanes of the Spout Run Parkway were also closed as tree crews work to remove trees from the roadway. Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribute? Join the DMV All Incid…
Multi-Vehicle Crash Delays I-95 Traffic Multi-Vehicle Crash Delays I-95 Traffic
Multi-Vehicle Crash Delays I-95 Traffic A multi-vehicle crash slowed traffic early Friday, July 28 on I-95. The crash happened at milepost 157.3 in Potomac Mills, Prince William County, at 7:13 a.m., VDOT says. The north left lane was closed. Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribute? Join the DMV All Incidents Facebook group.
HAZMAT: Overturned Propane Tanker Sends 3 To Hospital, Jams I-395 HAZMAT: Overturned Propane Tanker Sends 3 To Hospital, Jams I-395
HAZMAT: Overturned Propane Tanker Sends 3 To Hospital, Jams I-395 A crash that left a propane tanker overturned sent three people to the hospital on Wednesday afternoon, July 26 on I-395 in Arlington. The crash happened in the southbound lanes between Shirlington Circle and King Street around 1:30 p.m. HazMat crews were called to the scene as other responders brought the truck upright.  Three people were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries and the highway reopened around 4 p.m. Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribute? Join the DMV All Incidents Facebook group.