Week of September 23, 2024
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Detectives Investigate Fatal Pedestrian Crash in Centreville
Fairfax County Police DepartmentDetectives from our Crash Reconstruction Unit (CRU) continue to investigate a fatal pedestrian crash in Centreville.
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Crash Leads to DUI, Reckless Driving Charges for Chesterfield Man
Patch.comA 23-year-old Chesterfield man faces multiple charges, including DUI, after crashing his Mazda in the Fredericksburg area early Saturday morning.
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Slow Drivers in Left Lane Continue to Create Dangerous Situations in Virginia
The Roanoke StarIt was a busy summer for road travel with both Memorial Day and Independence Day predicted to have set new holiday car travel records. Even though the kids have gone back to school and the summer travel season has wrapped up now that we’ve turned the calendar to fall, the roads will still be busy with those headed off of do some tailgating, apple picking and leaf peeping.
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Virginia DMV Reminds Pedestrians: 'You’re Not a Duck
Henrico CitizenDrivers stop for ducks but often not for pedestrians – that’s the message of a new Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles campaign designed to raise awareness among both drivers and pedestrians about pedestrian safety, at a time when officials statewide are working to reduce pedestrian-involved crashes.
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Metro Set to Bring Back Self-Driving Trains 15 Years After Red Line Crash
The Washington PostThe D.C. Metro system is planning a return to self-piloting trains in coming months, 15 years after automated trains were turned off in the wake of a crash on the Red Line that killed a train operator and eight passengers.
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Prince George's County Road Rage Incident Leads to Arrest in Virginia
The BaynetThe accused, identified as Joshua John Cook, 34, of Fairfax County, Virginia, was arrested at his residence by the Virginia State Police on Sept. 19, 2024. He is charged with felony assault, firearms offenses and related charges. Cook was released by a Virginia judge while he awaits additional court hearings.
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DMV Launches "You're Not a Duck" Campaign for Pedestrian Safety Month This October
Smithmountaineagle.comThe Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is excited to introduce its new pedestrian safety campaign, "You're Not a Duck," which uses tiny ducklings to highlight a serious message. The campaign draws a comparison between the attention ducklings crossing the street receive and the often overlooked need for drivers to pay equal attention to pedestrians.
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Driver Charged with DUI Manslaughter in Fatal Woodbridge Crash
patch.comA wrong-way crash that killed a vehicle's passenger in the Woodbridge area has led to a DUI manslaughter charge for the driver.
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47-Year-Old Cyclist Fatally Struck on Route 1 in Chesterfield County
WRICA 47-year-old man is dead after he was hit by a Jeep Wrangler while riding his bicycle on Route 1 in Chesterfield County Thursday morning.
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AAA Warns Drivers to Be Prepared for Hurricane Helene's Impact on Regional Roads
The Virginian ReviewRICHMOND, VA (September 26, 2024) ― With Hurricane Helene barreling toward the U.S. Gulf Coast, AAA is reminding drivers to be ready for whatever the storm brings our way and to be safe during and after the storm.