Wind chill advisories in effect starting 9PM this evening (and remain in effect in the western mountains and portions of the Virginia Blue Ridge). Map shows wind chills at midnight this New Year’s Eve. Wind chills drop below zero everywhere overnight. #MDwx #VAwx #DCwx #WVwx pic.twitter.com/IOnWTD1J9M
— NWS DC/Baltimore (@NWS_BaltWash) December 31, 2017
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In case you missed it, here’s a look back at the most-read posts on Potomac Local in 2017.
From police:
Fatal Crash Investigation – On December 28 at 6:55AM, investigators from the Crash Investigation Unit responded to the area of Hoadly Rd near Galveston Ct in Manassas (20112) to investigate a pedestrian involved crash. The investigation revealed the driver of a 2012 Toyota Camry was traveling northbound on Hoadly when the vehicle collided with a pedestrian, identified as an adult woman, who was attempting to cross Hoadly Rd between Galveston Ct and Apollo Dr. The pedestrian was transported to an area hospital where she died as a result of her injuries from the collision. The driver of the Toyota remained at the scene. At the time of the collision, the pedestrian was not in a designated crosswalk. No charges have been placed at this time. The investigation continues.
A tractor-trailer ran off the road Thursday at the intersection of Poplar and Kellogg Mill roads in Stafford County.
A sheriff’s deputy was called to direct traffic about 1 p.m.
From a press release:
At 11:31 a.m., Thursday (Dec. 28), Virginia State Police received a Be On the Look Out bulletin for an SUV that was possibly related to an ongoing criminal investigation in Stafford County. A state trooper spotted the suspect vehicle traveling north on Interstate 95 near the 137 mile marker and, with the assistance of a Stafford County Sheriff’s Deputy, attempted a traffic stop.
From a press release:
Deputies with the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office responded to a motor vehicle accident on Tuesday which led to the arrest of a wanted man and the recovery of stolen firearms.
From Prince William police:
Felony Child Neglect – On December 22 at 5:17PM, officers responded to a residence located in the 7600 block of Yellow Lily Dr in Manassas (20109) to investigate a custody dispute. When officers arrived, they attempted to make contact with the accused. After multiple attempts at the front door, officers located an unsecured door to the rear of the home. Officers entered the home after hearing a small child crying inside and getting no response from the accused who was believed to be inside. The accused was found inside the home asleep and intoxicated. Officers attempted to wake the accused several times. The accused was unable to keep her head up or eyes open. Due to her high level of intoxication, the accused was transported to an area hospital for treatment. The child, a 5-month-old baby girl, was not injured. Following the investigation, the accused, identified as Andrea Jean LUCCA, was arrested. The child was released into the custody of a family member.
10. Driver killed in I-95 wrong-way crash
A driver was killed on October 12 when he entered Interstate 95 headed in the wrong direction.
