National Weather Service Baltimore-Washington: “Hot and humid air paired with an approaching warm front will result in thunderstorms later today. Some storms may become severe, with damaging winds, large hail, and an isolated tornado all possible threats. ”
“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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
Prince William Police Department: “The Prince William County Police Department hosts the third annual community fair on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, to celebrate the county’s diversity, to embrace unity among the various communities in the county, and to showcase the many facets of police work in the county with displays, fun activities, pet adoptions and much more.”
“The event is from noon to 4 p.m. at the Sean Connaughton Plaza, 1 County Complex Court, Woodbridge (22192). County residents are cordially invited to the community fair, which also will feature displays from numerous County public-safety agencies and other County government organizations, live music and food trucks.”
Sheriff’s deputies found a body near the Chatham Bridge over the Rappahannock River on Tuesday, August 8, 2023.
The victim had been reported missing. The sheriff has not released the victim’s name.
Stafford County Sheriff’s Office: “On August 8th at approximately 12:54 p.m. deputies responded to the intersection of Richmond Highway and Eskimo Hill Road for a report of an auto accident. Deputies quickly arrived on scene to discover a two-vehicle crash involving a motorcycle and a box truck. The 19-year-old motorcycle driver was pronounced deceased on scene. The driver of the box truck was uninjured and remained on scene.”
“The preliminary investigation, along with crash scene evidence collected by our Traffic Safety Unit, indicated the motorcycle was traveling Northbound on Richmond Highway at a high rate of speed and struck the box truck as it turned left from Southbound Richmond Highway onto Eskimo Hill Road. Neither driver had enough reaction time to avoid the accident.”
