Category Archives: Traffic Safety

UPDATE: Driver Charged in Fatal Motorcycle Crash in Bailey’s Crossroads

Mason Police District — Detectives from our Crash Reconstruction Unit have arrested and charged the driver from the March 10th fatal vehicle crash in Bailey’s Crossroads. Detectives determined Jose Rigoberto Alvarenga Machado, 35, of Falls Church, was traveling Westbound on Leesburg Pike when he attempted to turn left onto Glen Carlyn Drive, through the victim’s right-of-way. This caused the victim, who

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2024 Road Shark is Making Waves: FCPD and VSP Unveil Fantastic Results in Wave One

Fairfax County, VA – First wave of Road Shark is a wrap with nearly 5,700 citations and warnings. Between March 17 and 23, the Fairfax County Police Department worked in conjunction with the Virginia State Police in completing the first wave of our 2024 “Road Shark” traffic safety campaign within Fairfax County.   Road Shark represents a strategic initiative focused

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Walk This Way: FCPD Provides Pedestrians with Safety Tips

Fairfax County, VA – When navigating the streets of Fairfax County, whether on foot or behind the wheel, you must prioritize safety for yourself and your surroundings. As the days get longer and the weather gets warmer, here are some essential tips to keep in mind before venturing onto our roadways and sidewalks. Tips for Pedestrians Tips for Drivers Remember,

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That’s A Wrap! FCPD’s Road Shark Completes Final Wave With Incredible Results For Fairfax County

Fairfax, VA— The Fairfax County Police Department has successfully wrapped up their 2023 “Road Shark” campaign, issuing close to 25,000 citations and warnings to dangerous drivers on Fairfax County roadways. For the last few months, officers and troopers around the county have been working tirelessly to educate and ticket drivers exhibiting unsafe driving behaviors. The Road Shark campaign has proven

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FCPD Launches Final Wave Against Reckless ‘Road Sharks’

Fairfax, VA – The Fairfax County Police Department will leave no stone unturned in our relentless pursuit to make the roadways safer as we start our fourth and final wave of the successful “Road Shark” campaign on Monday, July 31 through Sunday, August 6. During this high-visibility and coordinated enforcement, FCPD continues to deter aggressive driving, reduce crashes, and change

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