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Fatal tractor trailer crash ends with search

Published November 19, 2023 at 12:30PM | Updated November 20, 2023 at 9:47AM

3:30 p.m. Update from Virginia State Police: “At 5:08 a.m. Sunday (Nov. 19, 2023), Virginia State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash in Prince William County. A tractor-trailer and a sedan collided in the southbound lanes of I-95 at the 156 mile marker. The tractor-trailer struck the pillar supporting the flyover ramp, which caused the trailer to rip open and lose its contents.”

“While the driver of the sedan was being treated by EMS at the scene, he left the ambulance and fled the scene on foot. State police are following up on several leads regarding his location.”

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Driver flown to hospital after struck by train

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 4, 2023 at 9:35AM | Updated November 25, 2024 at 1:23PM

Virginia State Police: “Virginia State Police is investigating a crash involving a train in Stafford County. The crash occurred Sunday (Oct. 1), at 8:30 p.m. at the intersection of Route 658 (Brent Point Rd) and Route 633 (Arkendale Rd).”

“A 2020 Toyota RAV4 was traveling east on Route 658 when it inadvertently turned onto a private section of train tracks. As the Toyota attempted to turn around and exit the tracks it was struck by a southbound Amtrak train. The railroad crossing arms descended as the Toyota attempted to exit the tracks.”

139th generation of new state troopers graduation

By Amelia Breeden

Published September 20, 2023 at 8:18AM

Press Release: “On Friday, Sept. 15, 2023, the Commonwealth graduated its 139th generation of Virginia State Troopers. The 31 new state troopers were presented their diplomas during commencement exercises at the State Police Training Academy in Chesterfield County. ”

“The new troopers have received more than 1,300 hours of classroom and field instruction in more than 100 different subjects, including de-escalation techniques, strategies to assist people in mental health crisis, ethics and leadership, fair and impartial policing, constitutional law, emergency medical trauma care, and public and community relations. The members of the 139th Basic Session began their 28 weeks of academic, physical and practical training at the Academy Feb. 27, 2023.”

Fairfax

Increased HOV enforcement on the 66 Express Outside the Beltway

By Amelia Breeden

Published September 1, 2023 at 9:30AM

I-66 E-ZPass Express Lanes at Haymarket [Photo: I-66 Mobility Partners]

“Drivers will notice the enhanced HOV enforcement on Thursday, Aug. 31 and Friday, Sept. 1. To qualify for toll-free HOV3+ travel on the 66 Express, drivers must be transporting three or more people in a non-commercial two-axle vehicle less than seven (7) feet tall and 18 feet long, equipped with an E-ZPass Flex transponder set to HOV On.”

“The HOV3+ policy in effect on the 66 Express Outside the Beltway is mandated by the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT). The express lanes; HOV rules apply 24 hours a day, seven days a week.”

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Manassas man facing multiple charges after pursuit on Route 29

By Amelia Breeden

Published August 25, 2023 at 3:26PM

Press Release: “A Manassas man is behind bars on multiple charges after he fled law enforcement Tuesday (Aug. 22). Virginia State Police have charged Cristian N. Valle, 25, in Fauquier County with one felony count of eluding law enforcement, two felony counts of possession of schedule I/II drug, one misdemeanor count of possession of schedule IV drug, one misdemeanor count of driving under the influence of drugs (DUID), one misdemeanor count possession of a concealed weapon, one misdemeanor count of no operator’s license, and one misdemeanor count of reckless driving. Valle was also wanted out of Maryland on a probation violation.”

“At approximately 8:08 a.m., the Fauquier Sheriff’s Office issued a ‘Be On the Lookout’ for a reckless driver just outside the Town of Warrenton. A short time later, state police observed the suspect vehicle, a 2012 Honda Accord, traveling southbound on Route 29 near the Route 17 business interchange in Fauquier County. State police initiated a traffic stop but the Honda failed to stop. A pursuit was initiated. ”

Prince William

Florida motorcyclist killed on Interstate 95

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 17, 2023 at 3:32PM

Virginia State Police: “Virginia State Police is investigating a fatal crash in Prince William County. The crash occurred July 15, 2023, at 10:31 p.m. on Interstate 95 at the 149-mile marker (Dumfries). A 2022 Harley-Davidson motorcycle was traveling south on I-95 in heavy rain when it ran off the left side of the interstate. Its operator was thrown from the vehicle.”

“The motorcyclist, Ronald G. Giscombe Jr., 50, of Palm Bay, Fla., died at the scene. He was wearing a helmet. The crash remains under investigation.”

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Photos of July 5 double-fatal crash on I-95; Incident under investigation

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 9, 2023 at 1:34PM

Potomac Local News received photos of a double-fatal crash on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, on Interstate 95 in Stafford County.

First responders described the crash involving a tractor-trailer and two cars as a “horrible” scene.

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Truck driver charged in double fatal crash; 78K pounds beer spilled

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 6, 2023 at 12:30PM

Virginia State Police: “Virginia State Police continues to investigate a fatal three-vehicle crash in Stafford County. The crash occurred Wednesday (July 5) at 4:42 a.m. on Interstate 95 at the 136-mile marker.”

“A 2022 Freightliner tractor-trailer was traveling northbound in the center lane when it attempted to change lanes into the right lane and collided with a northbound 2014 Nissan Altima. The impact caused both vehicles to veer into the left lane where they collided with a northbound 2010 Subaru Forrester. All three vehicles continued off the left side of the roadway and collided with the guardrail before the tractor-trailer overturned on top of the Nissan and Subaru.”

Breaking News

Updated: 2 die in trailer crash; Police seek help

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 5, 2023 at 6:57AM | Updated July 5, 2023 at 7:40PM

Update — “The Virginia State Police is seeking the public’s help with the fatal crash that occurred Wednesday (July 5), in Stafford County. Trooper A. Roberts is investigating a crash that occurred at 4:42 a.m. on Interstate 95 northbound at the 136-mile marker when a collision occurred between a blue in color 2022 Freightliner tractor-trailer, a black in color 2014 Nissan Altima, and a red in color 2010 Subaru Forrester.”

Update 11:30 a.m. — “Interstate 95 northbound has reopened at exit 136 (Centreport Parkway) in Stafford County. The detour has been lifted. Two northbound lanes are open. A single lane, the right lane, will remain closed as part of the ongoing response to the earlier crash.”

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Woodbridge man, 36, killed on I-95 in Stafford

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 27, 2023 at 2:31PM

Virginia State Police: “Virginia State Police is investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash in Stafford County. The crash occurred on Monday (June 26), at 7:53 a.m. along Interstate 95 at the 134-mile marker in the local lanes.”

“A 2011 BMW sedan was traveling south on I-95 in the left lane at a slow rate of speed when it made an abrupt lane change to the right lane. A southbound 2013 Chrysler sedan was unable to avoid a collision and rear-ended the BMW. The impact caused the BMW to collide with the Jersey wall.”