Virginia State Police Archives - Page 4 of 8

Jackson Ulmer, 23, of Stafford County Joins VSP

Published August 23, 2024 at 4:24PM | Updated October 26, 2024 at 4:41PM

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A resident of Stafford County, and a resident of Fauquier County, were among the 21 Virginia State Police Troopers who graduated from the 141st Basic Session on Friday, August 23, 2024, at the VSP Academy in North Chesterfield, Va. During the 141st Basic Session’s 30 weeks at the VSP Academy, trooper-trainees received instruction in more than 100 different subjects over the course of hundreds of hours. Academy training includes areas such as crime scene investigation, judicial procedures, self-defense, cultural diversity, and firearms.

Fredericksburg

Fredericksburg Man Killed on I-66

By Uriah Kiser

Published August 23, 2024 at 1:23PM

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Maryland Driver Charged After Truck Overturns

By Uriah Kiser

Published August 19, 2024 at 9:38AM | Updated October 26, 2024 at 4:42PM

The driver of a tractor-trailer hauling concrete blocks faces charges after his truck overturned in Stafford County.

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Two Tractor Trailers Overturned in Stafford County within 24 Hours

By Uriah Kiser

Published August 15, 2024 at 3:07PM | Updated August 15, 2024 at 3:59PM

Two incidents involving overturned tractor-trailers occurred in Stafford County within 24 hours.

The first incident took place on the ramp to southbound Interstate 95 at milepost 133, near the Rappahannock River. There is no information yet on any injuries. Virginia State Police have charged the tractor-trailer driver with reckless driving, according to Virginia State Police Sergeant Brent W. Coffey.

Prince William

Man Struck and Killed on I-95 E-ZPass Express Lanes

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 9, 2024 at 9:45AM

A man was struck and killed on the Interstate 95 E-ZPass Express Lanes this morning in Lake Ridge.

At 6:17 a.m. Tuesday (July 9, 2024), Virginia State Police responded to a crash on Interstate 95 Express Lanes at the 160 mile marker in Prince William County. At this stage of the investigation, it appears an SUV traveling north in the Express Lanes pulled off onto the right shoulder due to mechanical issues. Both the driver and a passenger exited the vehicle when a Ford F-150 pickup truck veered onto the shoulder and struck the male passenger/pedestrian and the disabled SUV. The driver of the SUV and the Ford were transported to a nearby hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries. The passenger of the SUV died at the scene. State police is still in the process of notifying next of kin. The crash remains under investigation and charges are pending.

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VSP Urges Safe, Sober Driving for Fourth of July After Deadly Memorial Day Weekend

By Kelly Sienkowski

Published July 3, 2024 at 8:45AM

Virginia State Police: The Fourth of July brings feasts, fireworks, and parties, but the Virginia State Police (VSP) is asking that it include focus and sobriety as well.

The 2024 summer driving season has gotten off to a deadly start, with preliminary numbers showing 13 fatalities over the Memorial Day holiday, and an additional 25 fatalities in the week following Memorial Day.

Prince William

2 Dead in I-66 Crash: Woman, 27, and 11-year-old Girl

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 25, 2024 at 2:38PM

Virginia State Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred Friday, June 21, 2024, at 2:29 p.m. on Interstate 66 westbound at the 46-mile marker in Prince William County.

A disabled 2019 Hyundai Tucson had pulled off the interstate onto the right shoulder. A 2018 Isuzu NPR HD truck, traveling westbound on Interstate 66, departed the right side of the interstate and collided with the disabled Tucson. The Tucson struck the jersey wall and was pushed approximately 400 feet along the shoulder.

Prince William

One Person Killed in Crash on Interstate 66 Near Gainesville

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 21, 2024 at 3:43PM

The crash involved a disabled vehicle that had stopped on the highway. According to initial reports, the stationary vehicle was struck by a second car traveling westbound. The force of the collision led to at least one fatality.

Emergency responders arrived promptly, and the scene was secured for an investigation and clean-up. The identity of the deceased has not yet been released, pending notification of next of kin.

Fairfax

Trooper injured, car mangled in I-495 crash involving alcohol

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 12, 2024 at 10:21AM

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According to police, the sedan driver refused to cooperate with the trooper’s attempts to move the vehicle to a safer location on the shoulder. During this interaction, a Jeep Cherokee struck a tractor-trailer that had stopped due to the sedan blocking the travel lane. The collision caused the Jeep to spin and hit the trooper’s patrol car, then struck the sedan and the trooper.

The trooper sustained minor injuries and was transported to Fairfax INOVA Hospital for evaluation. The patrol car’s emergency lights were activated during the incident.

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Police Find Missing Manassas Park Teen

By Uriah Kiser

Published May 17, 2024 at 2:07PM

The Virginia State Police issued a Missing Endangered Child Alert on May 17, 2024, at 3:15 a.m. on behalf of the Manassas Park Police Department. Bolender, described as a White male, 5′ 7″ tall, weighing 130 pounds, with green eyes and brown hair, was last seen on May 16, 2024, at 7:30 PM on Andrew Drive in Manassas Park, Virginia. He was possibly wearing a black jacket, blue shirt, light blue jeans, and black Nike shoes.

Bolender’s disappearance was considered a credible threat to his health and safety due to his need for medication. The alert and search for Bolender involved multiple agencies and community efforts.