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Fatal I-395 Crash Kills Three Juveniles After Stolen Car Pursuit
local-news18 days ago

Fatal I-395 Crash Kills Three Juveniles After Stolen Car Pursuit

Three juveniles died and a fourth was critically injured early Monday morning after a stolen vehicle crashed into a barrier on an Interstate 395 exit ramp in Alexandria. The incident began when a Virginia State Police trooper attempted to stop the car, which had been reported stolen from Prince George’s County, Maryland. The driver refused to stop, leading to a high-speed pursuit that ended when the vehicle lost control on the Shirlington Road exit ramp. All four occupants were under 18 and not wearing seat belts.

Fatal I-395 Crash Kills Three Juveniles After Stolen Vehicle Pursuit
crime18 days ago

Fatal I-395 Crash Kills Three Juveniles After Stolen Vehicle Pursuit

Three juveniles died and a fourth suffered life-threatening injuries after a stolen vehicle crashed into a barrier on an Interstate 395 exit ramp in Alexandria early Monday morning. The incident began when a Virginia State Police trooper attempted to stop the vehicle, which had been reported stolen from Prince George’s County, Maryland. The driver refused to stop, leading to a high-speed pursuit that ended when the car lost control on the Shirlington Road exit ramp. No occupants were wearing seat belts.

I-81 Crash: Oxygen Tank Explosion Kills Two in Frederick County
crime-and-public-safety1 month ago

I-81 Crash: Oxygen Tank Explosion Kills Two in Frederick County

Two people died after a tractor-trailer crossed the median on I-81 in Frederick County, Virginia, and struck a northbound truck carrying oxygen tanks. The collision, which began when a passenger car failed to yield, triggered a massive fire and explosions that damaged nearby vehicles. The passenger car driver was charged with reckless driving, while the investigation remains ongoing.

Fatal I-66 Crash in Dunn Loring Kills Three; Two Drivers Charged
crime-and-safety1 month ago

Fatal I-66 Crash in Dunn Loring Kills Three; Two Drivers Charged

Three people died on September 6, 2026, when a Honda Pilot struck a stopped truck carrying oxygen tanks on the westbound I-66 Express Lanes in Dunn Loring. The collision caused the SUV to catch fire, killing all occupants. Virginia State Police charged the drivers of the oxygen truck and a Toyota 4Runner with reckless driving, citing preliminary evidence that the 4Runner was involved in events leading up to the crash. The express lanes remained closed for approximately seven hours before reopening at 11 p.m. on Sunday. The identities of the deceased and the charged drivers have not been released.

Fatal I-66 Crash: Three Die in Fiery Collision with Oxygen Tank Truck
crime-and-safety1 month ago

Fatal I-66 Crash: Three Die in Fiery Collision with Oxygen Tank Truck

Three people died Sunday afternoon when a Honda Pilot rear-ended a stopped oxygen tank truck on the westbound I-66 Express Lanes in Fairfax County, Virginia. The impact caused the car to catch fire, killing all three occupants at the scene. Virginia State Police charged the drivers of the stopped truck and a third involved vehicle, a Toyota 4Runner, with reckless driving. The crash closed the Express Lanes for nearly seven hours, reopening just before 11 p.m. Sunday. The identities of the deceased have not yet been released.

Foreign Service Officer fatally shot after Beltway stabbing spree
national7 months ago

Foreign Service Officer fatally shot after Beltway stabbing spree

A U.S. State Department foreign service officer was killed and three other women were seriously injured after a road-rage stabbing on the Capital Beltway (I-495). A Virginia state trooper shot and killed the knife-wielding suspect in self-defense; authorities say the victims didn’t know him and the attack is not considered terrorism-related. The incident followed a crash near exit 52, and the investigation is ongoing.

Fatal Wrong-Way Crash on I-95 Near Quantico Leaves 1 Dead, 2 Injured
local-news1 year ago

Fatal Wrong-Way Crash on I-95 Near Quantico Leaves 1 Dead, 2 Injured

A wrong-way driver on Interstate 95 near Quantico caused a head-on collision early Saturday, resulting in one death and two serious injuries. The crash occurred at the 146 mile-marker in Stafford County, involving a Volvo SUV and a Chevrolet sedan. All southbound lanes were closed for five hours for investigation and cleanup, with assistance from VDOT.

Tragic Plane Crash Claims Five Lives in Rural Virginia
aviation-accident2 years ago

Tragic Plane Crash Claims Five Lives in Rural Virginia

Five people, including a family of three headed to the Homestead Resort, were killed in a plane crash in Bath County, Virginia. The flight, originating from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, was scheduled to land at Ingalls Field but crashed on approach. The FAA and NTSB are investigating the cause of the crash, and the remains have been sent for identification.

Tragic Virginia Plane Crash Claims Five Lives
aviation-accident2 years ago

Tragic Virginia Plane Crash Claims Five Lives

A small jet crashed near Ingalls Field Airport in Hot Springs, Virginia, killing all four adults and one juvenile onboard, including the pilot. The aircraft caught fire on impact after crashing in a wooded area, and the National Transportation Safety Board, the Federal Aviation Administration, and Virginia State Police are working to identify the passengers and pilot onboard and confirm the flight path of the plane.

Fatal Plane Crashes Rock Virginia and West Virginia Airports
aviation-accident2 years ago

Fatal Plane Crashes Rock Virginia and West Virginia Airports

A plane crashed at Ingalls Field Airport in Hot Springs, resulting in the deaths of five people, including the pilot, first officer, and three passengers, one of whom was a child. The Westwind Astra airplane was fully engulfed in flames upon crashing at 3 p.m. The flight's origin and destination are unclear, and it's unknown if wind was a factor. Multiple authorities are investigating the incident, and the airport is currently closed.