Fairfax County, VA – Every crash affects more than just the driver. During National Passenger Safety Week, January 19–26, the Fairfax County Police Department is highlighting the important role passengers play in keeping everyone safe on the road. Passenger safety is an important part of safe travel that often does not get enough attention. No matter where you are seated,
Read moreMcLean Police District- Detectives from our Crash Reconstruction Unit have charged a driver from the December 29 fatal pedestrian crash in Merrifield. Through their investigation, detectives determined that a pedestrian, Michelle Wheeler, 53, of no fixed address, was standing in the left lane of eastbound Route 29 prior to Braxton Wood Court when she was struck by a 2020 Nissan
Read moreWest Springfield Police District – Detectives from our Crash Reconstruction Unit (CRU) are investigating a fatal vehicle crash that left one woman dead in Springfield. On January 10 at 7:45 a.m., officers responded to a crash at the intersection of Fairfax County Parkway and Huntsman Boulevard in Springfield. Preliminarily, a 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier was traveling northbound on Fairfax County Parkway
Read moreFair Oaks Police District – Detectives from our Crash Reconstruction Unit are investigating a single-vehicle crash that occurred on December 31 in Fair Oaks. On December 31, 2025, at 8:25 p.m., officers responded to a single-vehicle crash at Post Forest Drive and Government Center Parkway in Fair Oaks. Officers determined that the driver of a 2010 Toyota Prius, Grant Faircloth, 24, of
Read moreMcLean Police District – Detectives from our Crash Reconstruction Unit (CRU) are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred yesterday in Merrifield. On December 29 at 6:48 p.m., officers responded to a crash involving a pedestrian at Route 29 and Braxton Wood Court in Merrifield. Officers determined that the driver of a 2020 Nissan Rogue was traveling eastbound on Route 29
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