Metro Train Derails Near Reagan Airport With 50 Passengers On Board Metro Train Derails Near Reagan Airport With 50 Passengers On Board
Metro Train Derails Near Reagan Airport With 50 Passengers On Board Some travelers were left in a lurch on Friday morning when a train derailed near Reagan National Airport.  Service was suspended temporarily on the Blue and Yellow lines on Friday, Sept. 29 as officials investigated a derailment that impacted at least 50 passengers who were on board at the time. According to WMATA, the incident happened around 10 a.m. resulting in trains being shut down between Potomac Yard and the airport. UPDATED: Blue/Yellow Line Delay: Service is suspended in both directions. We are investigating the reports of a possible derailment. No injuries, update to follow. …
Police ID Motorcyclist Killed In I-95 Crash With VDOT Car: 'Deeply Saddened' Police ID Motorcyclist Killed In I-95 Crash With VDOT Car: 'Deeply Saddened'
Police ID Motorcyclist Killed In I-95 Crash With VDOT Car: 'Deeply Saddened' Police have identified the motorcyclist killed in a crash involving a Virginia Department of Transportation vehicle on I-95 earlier this week. Victor M. Harper II, 30, of Dumfries, was heading north when he lost control and ran off the right side of the highway around 4:40 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27, Virginia State Police said. Harper struck a VDOT Safety Service Patrol vehicle that was stopped in the shoulder with its lights activated at the 155 mile marker in Prince William County. Just before that, a sedan ran off the right side of the highway and struck the VDOT car. Harper, meanwhile, …
Traffic Halted On I-95 In Stretch Of Virginia For Motorcycle Crash (DEVELOPING) Traffic Halted On I-95 In Stretch Of Virginia For Motorcycle Crash (DEVELOPING)
Traffic Halted On I-95 In Stretch Of Virginia For Motorcycle Crash (Developing) All northbound lanes on I-95 were temporarily closed during the evening commute in Prince William County as police investigated a reported motorcycle crash. Traffic was tied up on Wednesday afternoon in Dale City, leading to a miles-long backup of traffic in Virginia as the scene of the crash was cleared. Dale City: 95NB before Dale Blvd: All NB lanes closed due to a serious crash involving a motorcycle. Pls use alternate route. — VDOT Northern VA (@VaDOTNOVA) September 27, 2023 Lanes are expected to stay closed for an extended period of time as the investigation into the incident cont…
Police ID 89-Year-Old Man Dies Day After Weekend Virginia Crash Police ID 89-Year-Old Man Dies Day After Weekend Virginia Crash
Police ID 89-Year-Old Man Dies Day After Weekend Virginia Crash An 89-year-old man has died after a two-car crash in Virginia over the weekend, police in Fairfax County announced on Monday afternoon. Fairfax County resident Lloyd South died from injuries sustained in a crash on Saturday, Sept. 23 on Ox Road in West Springfield, according to officials. Police say that South was driving east from Ox Road in a Nissan Frontier at around 9:40 a.m. on Saturday morning when he blew through a stop sign and was struck by another driver. South's Nissan was hit by a Volvo, which was sent cascading into a highway sign in the median before coming to rest after stri…
Multi-Vehicle Crash Backs Up Traffic For Miles In Virginia On Monday: DOT Multi-Vehicle Crash Backs Up Traffic For Miles In Virginia On Monday: DOT
Multi-Vehicle Crash Backs Up Traffic For Miles In Virginia On Monday: DOT Traffic was tied up on the Capital Beltway in Fairfax County on Monday after an early morning crash.  Some lanes were closed on Monday, Sept. 25 on I-495 in Virginia where a crash caused traffic to bottle up, with heavy delays for motorists navigating their way through the area during the Monday commute.  According to the Virginia Department of Transportation, the vehicle crash was reported at around 10:35 a.m. on Monday near the 45.5 mile marker.  Motorists can expect delays, as traffic is backed up approximately two miles, officials said, leaving the left lane closed in th…
Police ID Man Killed In Fiery Virginia Crash Police ID Man Killed In Fiery Virginia Crash
Police ID Man Killed In Fiery Virginia Crash A speeding driver who wasn't wearing a seatbelt when he crashed died in a fiery crash on Saturday morning in Prince William County, police say. Justin Whitfield Brandon, 36, has been identified as the man killed at around 2:45 a.m. on Saturday morning when he crashed in the 3500 block of Veronica Lane in Woodbridge. According to the department, the Woodbridge resident was driving a 2014 Nissan Altima south on Smoketown Road when he lost control, crossed over the opposite lanes, and went off the road, striking several trees and catching fire. The investigation into the crash is ongoing, tho…
Beltway Crash: 1 Extricated, Seriously Injured; Traffic Jammed For 3.5 Miles (DEVELOPING) Beltway Crash: 1 Extricated, Seriously Injured; Traffic Jammed For 3.5 Miles (DEVELOPING)
Beltway Crash: 1 Extricated, Seriously Injured; Traffic Jammed For 3.5 Miles (Developing) A three car crash left one person seriously injured and three others with minor injuries Wednesday, Sept. 20 on the Capital Beltway. The crash involving multiple vehicles happened in the northbound lanes of I-495 in the express lanes just before Route 50 in West Falls Church. I-495 Sept. 20 crash.VDOT The left and center lanes were closed after one person was extricated, responders said. Traffic backups were 3.5 miles. Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribute? Join the DMV All Incidents Facebook group.
I-81 Tractor Trailer Crash Jams Traffic In Rockingham County For Miles I-81 Tractor Trailer Crash Jams Traffic In Rockingham County For Miles
I-81 Tractor Trailer Crash Jams Traffic In Rockingham County For Miles A tractor trailer crash on I-81 had traffic piled up in Rockingham County on Monday afternoon, Sept. 18. The crash happened in the northbound lanes at mile marker 247.1 just before Exit 247A, the VDOT website said. The north left shoulder and left lane are closed. Traffic backups were approximately 3.5 miles as of 2:45 p.m. Another crash on the southbound side of the highway at mile marker 277.2 also had traffic piled up for three miles in Shenandoah. Another crash on the southbound side of the highway at mile marker 277.2 also had traffic piled up for three miles in Shenandoah.VDOT W…
Multi-Car Crash On I-81 Jams Traffic For 8 Miles Multi-Car Crash On I-81 Jams Traffic For 8 Miles
Multi-Car Crash On I-81 Jams Traffic For 8 Miles A crash on Interstate 81 backed up traffic for nearly eight miles on Friday, Sept. 15. It happened on the northbound side of the highway at mile marker 269.6 in the Shenandoah County. As of 3:40 p.m., eight miles of delays were being reported by the VDOT. Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribute? Join the DMV All Incidents Facebook group.
Tractor Trailer Crashes On I-95 In Fairfax County Tractor Trailer Crashes On I-95 In Fairfax County
Tractor Trailer Crashes On I-95 In Fairfax County A tractor trailer crashed on Interstate 95 in Fairfax County Thursday, Sept. 14. It happened just before 1 p.m. in the southbound lanes in Springfield. The right outside lane and shoulder were closed at mile marker 169. Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribute? Join the DMV All Incidents Facebook group.
4.5 Miles Of Delays Caused By Disabled Tractor Trailer On I-95 4.5 Miles Of Delays Caused By Disabled Tractor Trailer On I-95
4.5 Miles Of Delays Caused By Disabled Tractor Trailer On I-95 A disabled tractor trailer caused miles of backups Thursday morning, Sept. 14 on I-95 in Virginia. The incident happened on the northbound side of the highway at mile marker 132.5 in Stafford near the Rappahannock River Bridge. As of 8:40, 4.5 miles of delays were reported. The north right lane is closed.  Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribute? Join the DMV All Incidents Facebook group.
Major Crash Completely Halts Traffic Over James River Bridge In Newport News For Hours Major Crash Completely Halts Traffic Over James River Bridge In Newport News For Hours
Major Crash Completely Halts Traffic Over James River Bridge In Newport News For Hours Traffic came to a complete standstill on the James River Bridge in Newport News Wednesday, Sept. 13. The multi-vehicle crash happened in the southbound lanes of US-17 around 5:15 p.m., the VDOT said. Crash: NB on US-17 at James River Bridge (Rte 17) in Newport News. All NB travel lanes closed. 5:10PM — 511 Virginia (@511statewideva) September 13, 2023 Traffic cameras showed vehicles lined up along the roadway at 5:30. Cars remained lined up, this time with police vehicles, at 7:15 p.m.