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Man, 19, killed in Bristow car crash
From Prince William police: On October 16 at 2:44PM, officers responded to area of Linton Hall Rd and Rollins Ford Rd in Bristow (20136) to investigate a single vehicle crash. The investigation revealed that the driver of a 1999 Lexus GS300 was traveling eastbound on Linton Hall Rd at a high rate of speed when the vehicle began to hydroplane. The driver lost control of the vehicle which then left the roadway and struck an electric pole. The driver was pronounced deceased on scene. The driver was wearing a seatbelt at the time of the collision. The investigation continues.
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With Boards of Supervisors meetings in Prince William and Stafford counties this week, it’s shaping up to be a busy one for us.
In Prince William, we’ll be hearing more about the county’s data center overlay district — an area county officials say is ripe for more large data centers that power the web.
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A 60-year-old Dumfries man has died after he was struck by a car late last month.
Felony Hit and Run [Previously Released] – On September 30 at 12:17AM, officers responded to the 4300 block of Inn St. in Triangle (22172) to investigate an unconscious man in the roadway. The investigation revealed that the victim, a 60-year-old man, was walking in a dimly lit area of the roadway, when he was struck by a maroon-colored vehicle. The victim came to rest in the eastbound lane of travel where he was located by another motorist who contacted the police. The striking vehicle did not stop at the scene and continued driving. The victim was flown to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries. No further information on the driver or striking vehicle is available at this time. The investigation continues.
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A total of 74 new “two over two” homes are being built at Potomac Town Center.
Lennar Homes, the builder, says the new homes should be ready for occupancy in February 2022. The new homes are being built across from the OneLife Fitness gym and are the second set of condominiums to be built at the town center.
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Candidates in 13th, 50th House races to debate tonight
Four candidates vying for House of Delegates seats in Prince William County will debate tonight on Zoom. The Prince William Committee of 100 will host candidates in in the 13th District (Democrat incumbent Danica Roem and Republican challenger Christopher Stone) and 50th District (Democrat Michelle Maldonado and Republican Dr. Steve Pleickhardt). [Prince William Committee of 100]
The Stafford County School Board has decided to loosen coronavirus quarantine restrictions.
Officials adopted a policy that will allow parents to choose how much time their child can stay in quarantine after potential exposure to anyone who may have the coronavirus. The recommended guideline provided by the Center for Disease Control is that a person exposed to the virus must be quarantined for 14 days.
Bullets fly in Woodbridge
From Prince William police: On October 12 at 8:29PM, officers responded to the 1400 block of Cottonwood Ct. in Woodbridge (22191) to investigate a shots fired call. The investigation revealed that two groups of individuals were near the above area when gunfire was exchanged. Some of the individuals from one of the groups ran to a nearby residence and contacted the police, while other individuals fled in a light-colored vehicle prior to police arriving in the area. No injuries were reported. While canvassing officers located two unoccupied vehicles that sustained damage consistent with being struck by projectiles. This incident does not appear random. The investigation continues.