Crime & Safety
2 People Hit By Vehicles On Capital Beltway, Die On Scene
Two people were struck by vehicles after exiting their vehicle in a center lane of the Beltway, according to state police.
ALEXANDRIA, VA — A vehicle crash on the Capital Beltway turned fatal Thursday evening in the Alexandria area, according to Virginia State Police.
The crash happened around 11:04 p.m. on westbound Interstate 495 near the Telegraph Road exit. According to state police, early investigations show Toyota Corolla stopped in the center westbound lane, and two men exited the vehicle. A Ford Ranger then approached, striking the vehicle and two men, according to police. A westbound Mazda Miata also struck one of the men.
Both men died at the scene. The remains were taken to the medical examiner for identification, examination and autopsy.
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The crash investigation is ongoing.
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