Buckle Up! McLean District commanders recently recognized local resident, Margrete Klein, with a “Saved by the Belt” award. Ms. Klein was involved in a serious, multi-vehicle crash on Route 123 in February 2014. Her Lexus was struck by a distracted driver and thrown airborne into oncoming lanes, landing on top of two other vehicles. Fortunately, Klein escaped serious injury and
Read moreRoute 50 East near Fair Oaks Mall has re-opened and flood waters have receded. However, storms may continue throughout the evening and road conditions may change abruptly. Old Courthouse Road at Besley Road has also experienced flooding. Please drive with caution.
Read moreMount Vernon Police District – A 59-year-old Fredericksburg-area man died on Thursday, May 15, after being ejected from a 2004 Chevy Suburban. John David Buxton was driving westbound on North Kings Highway, near Kathryn Street, around 7 p.m., when his vehicle struck a curb, traveled up an embankment and struck trees. The vehicle rolled over and the victim was ejected.
Read moreAuthorities have responded to a water main break and, subsequently, a sink hole in the 3800 block of Acosta Road, in the Mantua area. The road in that area is being repaired and may be closed for up to 5-8 hours. Please plan your driving route accordingly.
Read moreOngoing Training Keeps Military Cyclists Safe during Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month and police partnered with military at a training session on Friday, May 2, at the Defense Threat Reduction Agency in an effort to keep members safer. Overall, motorcycle crashes are down in the Commonwealth of Virginia, from 123,579 in 2012 to
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