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a day ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Tractor-trailer hits police vehicles, injures three officers, causes major Virginia I-95 delays
DUMFRIES, Va. - A tractor-trailer struck several police vehicles during a traffic stop on Interstate 95 early Monday, injuring three officers and shutting down part of the highway for much of the morning. The collision occurred around midnight near VA-234/Dumfries Road, authorities said. Officers had conducted a traffic stop near the Dumfries exit when their vehicles were hit by the semi-truck. All southbound traffic was detoured onto VA-234, with drivers advised to use US-15B to Fuller or Russell Road to rejoin I-95. Officials confirmed that the three injured officers are expected to recover. Drivers should anticipate delays throughout the morning as investigators work to determine the cause of the crash. The Source Information in this article comes from the Prince William County Police Department and the FOX 5 Traffic Team.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Yahoo
3 officers hospitalized after being hit by semi-truck during traffic stop in Prince William County, police say
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. () — Part of Interstate 95 was closed early Monday and multiple injuries were reported after a semi-truck hit officers during a traffic stop, according to Prince William County police. Mother of missing Navy sailor in Norfolk speaks out as investigation continues In a post on X just before 2:30 a.m., the Prince William County Police Department (PWCPD) said officers were investigating a crash on I-95 south, with multiple people injured. As a result, the interstate was closed between Dumfries and Joplin Road. PWCPD told DC News Now that at least six vehicles were involved in the crash, and responders took three officers to the hospital treatment. The three were reportedly conducting a traffic stop near the Dumfries exit when the semi truck hit their cruisers. All three officers are expected to be OK, police noted. Check for updates. To keep up with the latest news and weather updates, download our Mobile App on iPhone or Android. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Yahoo
Woman dies after falling off vehicle in Prince William County, police say
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. () — A 20-year-old woman died in the hospital days after she fell off the top of a car in Prince William County last week, police said. Minutes after 9 p.m. on May 31, officers with the Prince William County Police Department were called to the 11100 block of Kettle Run Road in Nokesville to investigate a crash. Cleanup underway after 2,000 gallons of diesel fuel leaks in Baltimore's East Harbor There, police learned that a man was driving a 1992 Mazda Miata down a private gravel driveway with a woman sitting on the back. At one point, the man began driving faster down the driveway, causing the woman to fall and hit her head on the ground, according to police. First responders took the woman to the hospital for treatment. She remained hospitalized for several days; however, investigators learned that she died from her injuries on June 4. Police identified her as Anne Cortazzi, 20, of Sterling. The incident remains under investigation. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Yahoo
18-year-old hurt in shooting at Woodbridge park over Memorial Day weekend
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. () — Police are investigating after an 18-year-old was hurt in a shooting that happened over Memorial Day weekend at a park in Woodbridge. Officers with the Prince William County Police Department (PWCPD) first responded to the Potomac Ridge Apartments to investigate a shots fired call at around 10:20 p.m. on May 25. While there, officers were told an 18-year-old was at a local hospital suffering from a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. DC police investigating Memorial Day shooting in Southeast Investigators said the 18-year-old and a group of individuals were in a community park near the apartment complex when he said he saw masked people with guns. Shortly after, multiple rounds were fired, and he was struck before the groups dispersed. PWCPD noted no one else was injured and no property damage was reported. Officers recovered numerous shell casings in the area and said they do not believe the incident was random. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact PWCPD. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Yahoo
Man charged after dog left in car dies, Prince William County Police say
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. () — A man was charged with animal cruelty after he left a dog unattended in a car for hours, the Prince William County Police Department (PWCPD) said. Just before 6:45 p.m. on Friday, May 16, officers responded to the Manassas Mall parking lot to investigate reports of an unconscious dog. Investigators said 28-year-old Malik Lee Dorsey-O'Bannion left his 2-year-old American Bull Dog unattended in his car. After a couple of hours, when he returned to the vehicle, the dog was unresponsive. Police investigate deadly ATV collision in Prince George's County Animal control officers pronounced the dog dead at the scene. PWCPD said authorities found he had six other dogs in the mall. They were taken to the Animal Services Center and did not seem to be hurt. Dorsey-O'Bannion was charged with animal cruelty and held on a $1,000 bond. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
