Category Archives: Crashes

Road Shark Returns: Focusing on Safer Roads This April

Fairfax County, VA – As warmer weather arrives and more people travel throughout the region, the Fairfax County Police Department’s Traffic Safety Division is highlighting several traffic safety initiatives taking place in April. These efforts focus on reducing crashes, preventing deaths and serious injuries, and improving safety for everyone who travels Fairfax County roadways. This month, officers will focus enforcement

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Update: Teen Charged in 2024 Fatal Hybla Valley Pedestrian Crash

Mount Vernon Police District — Detectives from our Crash Reconstruction Unit (CRU) have charged a 16-year-old with Manslaughter, Felony Hit and Run, and Receiving Stolen Property in connection to a fatal pedestrian crash involving a stolen vehicle in Hybla Valley on March 10, 2024. Through their investigation, detectives determined the teen was driving the stolen vehicle involved in the crash. The

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Make the Right Call on Game Day: Super Bowl Safety Tips From FCPD

Fairfax County, VA – As excitement builds for the 2026 Super Bowl, the Fairfax County Police Department wants everyone to enjoy the game and get home safely. Whether you’re watching from home, a local restaurant, or a Super Bowl party, planning ahead can make all the difference. This reminder comes as our officers have recently responded to several serious incidents

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February on Our Roads: Protecting School Zones and Preventing Impaired Driving

Fairfax County, VA – Keeping our roadways safe is a shared responsibility, and throughout February, the Fairfax County Police Department is focusing on two key traffic safety priorities: school zone enforcement and impaired driving prevention. Our goal is to reduce fatal crashes by increasing community awareness, encouraging safe driving habits, and proactively enforcing traffic laws. As winter conditions linger and

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Impaired Drivers Arrested After Striking Police Cruisers on I-495

West Springfield Police District – Two drivers have been arrested after a vehicle struck two marked Fairfax County Police cruisers during a traffic stop on I-495 in Annandale. On January 23, at approximately 4:00 a.m., officers conducted a traffic stop on I-495, just prior to Little River Turnpike in Annandale, for suspicion of driving while intoxicated. The vehicle was operated

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