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Major Crash Jams Beltway In Springfield Major Crash Jams Beltway In Springfield
Major Crash Jams Beltway In Springfield A major crash caused delays along the Capital Beltway on Monday morning, Sept. 11. It happened near mile marker 56 on the northbound side of I-495, at Robinson Terminal. As of 9:50 a.m., heavy delays were reported, as the north left center lane, center lane, right center lane, right inside center lane, right outside lane, and right shoulder are closed. Traffic backups were approximately two miles.  Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribute? Join the DMV All Incidents Facebook group.

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13 Dead, 4,475 Speeders Stopped Over Labor Day Weekend In Virginia 13 Dead, 4,475 Speeders Stopped Over Labor Day Weekend In Virginia
13 Dead, 4,475 Speeders Stopped Over Labor Day Weekend In Virginia Thirteen people died in 10 traffic crashes over Labor Day weekend in Virginia, and five of the accidents involved motorcycles, State Police said. Virginia State Police also stopped 4,475 speeders and 1,945 reckless drivers. State troopers also cited 491 seat belt violations and 150 child restraint violations, over the holiday weekend. The 2023 Labor Day statistical counting period began at 12:01 a.m. Friday, Sept. 1, 2023, and concluded at midnight Monday, Sept. 4, 2023. The 10 fatal traffic accidents happened in City of Virginia Beach and Campbell, Hanover, James City, Montgomery, Nelson,…

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Moped Rider Killed Crashing Into Tractor-Trailer On I-495 In Area Moped Rider Killed Crashing Into Tractor-Trailer On I-495 In Area
Moped Rider Killed Crashing Into Tractor-Trailer On I-495 In Area Traffic was tied up for miles on I-495 in Prince George's County on Friday afternoon when a moped rider was killed after crashing into a tractor-trailer. With travelers hitting the road for the long Labor Day Weekend, traffic came to a half in the southbound lanes of the interstate near MD Route 295 as Maryland State Police investigated the fatal crash. Police say that the driver of the scooter struck the side of the tractor-trailer, and he was pronounced dead at the scene. The incident forced police to close all but one lane on I-495 in the area as they investigated and cleared the scene…

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Motorcyclist Who Died In Fairfax Station Crash Was On Stolen Bike, Police Say Motorcyclist Who Died In Fairfax Station Crash Was On Stolen Bike, Police Say
Motorcyclist Who Died In Fairfax Station Crash Was On Stolen Bike, Police Say Police have identified the 22-year-old motorcyclist killed in a crash involving a stolen bike Thursday, Aug. 31 in Fairfax County. Merle Webster Beach, of Springfield, was riding a stolen 2004 Suzuki on Henderson Road near thistledown Trail at a high rate of speed when he crested a small hill and lost control around 1:20 p.m. in Fairfax Station, police said. Beach was ejected from the bike and taken to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Anyone with information about this crash is asked to contact the FCPD's Crash Reconstruction Unit at 703-280-0543. Tips can also be submitted anon…

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Motorcyclist Killed In Fairfax County Crash Motorcyclist Killed In Fairfax County Crash
Motorcyclist Killed In Fairfax County Crash A motorcyclist was killed Thursday, Aug. 31, in a Fairfax County crash. The man was rushed to the hospital after the accident at Henderson Road and Thistledown Trail, where he was pronounced dead. UPDATE: The adult man taken to the hospital has been pronounced deceased. Detectives from our Crash Reconstruction Unit are investigating. Please use an alternate route and avoid the area. #FCPD pic.twitter.com/DKffGNVRlt — Fairfax County Police (@FairfaxCountyPD) August 31, 2023 The roadway, located just off Ox Road, was closed as of 3 p.m. Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or wa…

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BMW Driver Without Seatbelt Killed By Aggressive Driver In Virginia, Police Say BMW Driver Without Seatbelt Killed By Aggressive Driver In Virginia, Police Say
BMW Driver Without Seatbelt Killed By Aggressive Driver In Virginia, Police Say An aggressive driver led to the death of a Woodbridge man who was killed driving a BMW in Prince William County overnight. Police say that Jose Bonilla Bonilla, 23, has been identified as the driver of a BMW 535 Series who was struck by a speeding driver attempting to pass a truck, sending him into a tree. Shortly after 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 30, Bonilla Bonilla and an 18-year-old man in a Nissan 370 Z were driving on Minnieville Road near the intersection of Hedgewood Drive, when the teen attempted “an aggressive maneuver” to pass a pick-up truck. While attempting to pass, it is bel…

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Multi-Vehicle Crash Causes Backups On I-495 In Springfield Multi-Vehicle Crash Causes Backups On I-495 In Springfield
Multi-Vehicle Crash Causes Backups On I-495 In Springfield A multi-vehicle crash caused delays on I-495 in Fairfax County Tuesday, Aug. 29. The crash happened on the northbound side at mile marker 55.3 in Springfield. A mile of delays was being reported as of 7:40 a.m. The north right shoulder is 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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Deputy Feels Voltage Feet From Crash That Downed Live Wires In Stafford Deputy Feels Voltage Feet From Crash That Downed Live Wires In Stafford
Deputy Feels Voltage Feet From Crash That Downed Live Wires In Stafford Nearly $50,000 in damages were caused by a tractor trailer crash that took down live wires in Stafford Monday, Aug. 28, authorities said. The crash happened around 12:30 p.m. at Admiral Drive and Wilson Cove in Aquia Harbour. when the tractor trailer struck a power line, causing damage to the poles. Live wires fell across the vehicle, too. Stafford County Sheriff’s Office Telecommunicators and bystanders told the driver to remain in the truck until the power could be turned off. Deputies secured the scene and Deputy G.P. McCaulley said voltage could be felt through ground at 15 feet …

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Person Pinned Under Train At DC Metro Station (DEVELOPING) Person Pinned Under Train At DC Metro Station (DEVELOPING)
Person Pinned Under Train At DC Metro Station (Developing) Officials confirmed that there was a person under a train outside a Metro station in Northeast DC. An alert was issued at approximately 11 a.m. on Wednesday morning regarding a person who was under a train at the Rhode Island Avenue Station. Metro rescue incident @Metrorailinfo Rhode Island Ave station NE. Confirmed individual under train. Establishing unified command with @MetroTransitPD. #DCsBravest — DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) August 23, 2023 According to Metro Transit Police, the preliminary investigation determined that a woman intentionally placed herself in the path of the tra…

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Overturned Tractor Trailer Spills Debris On Fairfax County Parkway Overturned Tractor Trailer Spills Debris On Fairfax County Parkway
Overturned Tractor Trailer Spills Debris On Fairfax County Parkway An overturned tractor trailer spilled debris along Fairfax County Parkway late Monday morning, Aug. 21. The accident happened near Rolling Road on the northbound side. Traffic backed up for nearly a mile. All northbound lanes were 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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Multi-Vehicle Crash Delays Traffic On I-95 In Springfield Oaks Multi-Vehicle Crash Delays Traffic On I-95 In Springfield Oaks
Multi-Vehicle Crash Delays Traffic On I-95 In Springfield Oaks A multi-vehicle crash caused delays along the southbound side of I-95 in Fairfax County early Monday, Aug. 21. The incident happened on the southbound side in Springfield Oaks around 6:40 a.m., the VDOT website says. The south left shoulder and left lane were 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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I-95 Express Lanes Opening This Week To Cut Commutes For Virginia Motorists I-95 Express Lanes Opening This Week To Cut Commutes For Virginia Motorists
I-95 Express Lanes Opening This Week To Cut Commutes For Virginia Motorists A fresh set of express lanes are making their Interstate 95 debut this week in northern Virginia. The 10-mile stretch of the new express lanes along Interstate 95 in Stafford will open to the public on Friday, Aug. 18. The lanes are the first phase of a two-phase project. The lanes start just past Route 610 in Stafford County, and extend to near Route 17, bringing a faster travel option to motorists. The second phase includes new on and off ramps in busy areas, adding more local access along the highway for nearly 50 miles from near Fredericksburg to Washington DC.  Phase 2 is …

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