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Pedestrian killed while walking on train tracks near Featherstone Road

By Uriah Kiser
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“The train engineer sounded the train horn to warn the pedestrian, who continued to walk within the tracks before being struck by the train. Fire and rescue personnel responded to the scene where the pedestrian was pronounced deceased. No injuries were reported by anyone on the train. The pedestrian was transported to the Medical Examiner’s Office for identification. The identity of the deceased will be released once confirmed and a next-of-kin has been notified.”

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17-year-old shot, killed while sitting in drivers seat

By Uriah Kiser

Prince William police: Homicide Investigation – “On Saturday, August 12 at 1:42PM, officers responded to the 5800 block of Moonbeam Dr in Woodbridge (22193) to investigate a shooting. Upon arriving in the area, officers located a 17-year-old juvenile male, sitting in the driver’s seat of a vehicle, suffering from a gunshot wound to the upper body. Fire and rescue personnel transported the juvenile to a local hospital where he later died from his injuries. The initial investigation revealed the victim arranged to meet other parties in the above area. At one point during the encounter, shots were fired, fatally striking the victim. Due to Virginia law, the identity of the deceased juvenile is not being disclosed. At this time, this incident does not appear to be random. More information will be released when available. The investigation continues.”

“Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the Prince William County Police Department tipline at 703.792.7000 or submit a webtip to: pwcva.gov/policetip.”

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Start of Stafford schools brings precious cargo to county roads

By Uriah Kiser
Photo: Stafford County Public Schools

Stafford County Public Schools: “The advent of a new school year means around 31,220 Stafford County public school students and 4,360 staff are on county roads in buses and cars. If you add the students and staff traveling to private schools, it quickly becomes clear that many children and the people who work with them travel back and forth to schools.

“Cautious driving should be paramount to everyone on the roads. Following established Virginia laws regarding buses and watching out for children on foot can help mitigate accidents.”

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Good Samaritans assaulted after stopping to help crashed driver

By Uriah Kiser

Virginia State Police: “At 1:51 p.m. Wednesday (Aug. 9), Virginia State Police responded to a single-vehicle crash in Stafford County. A Mercedes sedan was traveling south on I-95 when it ran off the right side of the interstate near the 135-mile marker. The vehicle struck the guardrail actuator and overturned.”

“Two other motorists pulled off to the shoulder to render aid to the driver of the crashed vehicle. As they walked up to the crashed Mercedes, its driver, Kevin J. Wood, 29, of Fredericksburg, Va., exited the vehicle and assaulted them.”

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Manassas City Manager’s resignation is the latest in a series of departures in 2023  

By Uriah Kiser

Patrick Pate, the Manassas City Manager who led the city government for the past 10 years, resigned.

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Today’s weather forecast | Sponsored by the ‘Fridays at 5’ Concert Series

By Uriah Kiser

National Weather Service: “Low humidity & less wind today with highs in the 80s as high pressure sits south of the region. More clouds with shower & storm chances returning Thursday as a front approaches the region. Sun returns Friday with near normal temps for this time of year.”

“Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. West wind around 7 mph.”

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2 displaced after lightning strike sparked fire

By Uriah Kiser

Prince William fire and rescue: “Yesterday evening [Monday, August 7, 2023], units were dispatched to the 8000 blk of Montour Heights Drive (Gainesville) for a reported townhome on fire. The home’s occupants had smelled smoke and were searching the home when heavy smoke was discovered in the attic. Crews arrived with fire showing and spreading to an adjoining home. Fire attack quickly extinguished the flames. No injuries reported. One residence sustained extensive damage, while the adjoining home suffered smoke and water damage. Both homes were posted unsafe to occupy by the Building Official. Two (2) adults were displaced. The Fire Marshal’s Office determined a lightning strike ignited the fire.”

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Today’s weather forecast | Sponsored by the ‘Fridays at 5’ Concert Series

By Uriah Kiser

National Weather Service: “Drying out & turning breezy today with lowering humidity as high pressure builds into the region. Highs will range from the 70s over the mountains to mid 80s out east. Lows tonight will fall into the 60s. Staying dry Wednesday with storm chances late week”

“Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Northwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.”

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