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Tragic Series of Crashes on I-66 in Fairfax County Result in One Fatality

FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. – Tragedy struck on the roads of Fairfax County as Virginia State Police reported a fatal outcome following a series of crashes on I-66. The incidents unfolded on Wednesday, leading to a chain reaction of collisions that resulted in injuries and one loss of life. According to VSP, the initial crash involved three vehicles in the westbound lanes of I-66 near the 51 mile marker. Despite one driver sustaining injuries in this …

Teenager Killed in Herndon Shooting, Fairfax County Police Seek Suspect

Herndon, Virginia – A tragic incident unfolded in Herndon, Virginia, as a teenager lost their life in a shooting on Wednesday afternoon. The Fairfax County police are actively searching for the shooter involved in this devastating event. According to Deputy Chief Brooke Wright of the Fairfax County police, witnesses reported a confrontation among three teenagers that escalated into a deadly shooting. The incident took place in a hotel parking lot on Coppermine Road shortly before …

Officials Investigate Fairfax County House Fire After Reports of Explosion – No Blast Found

FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. – Fire officials in Virginia are addressing reports of a house fire in Annandale early Monday morning that initially sparked concerns of an explosion. Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Deputy Fire Chief Greg Hunter confirmed that crews responded to the blaze around 3:45 a.m. in the 4200 block of Ann Fitz Hugh Drive. According to Hunter, despite initial fears of an explosion, there are no indications of an actual blast at the …