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🌱 Police probe deadly Braddock Road motorcycle crash near Kings Park

And check out $17.99 Haircut Sale on the West Springfield Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:

  • Police probe deadly Braddock Road motorcycle crash near Kings Park
  • Will West Springfield High get a new HAWK signal and guard?

Also on today's calendar: $17.99 Haircut Sale and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 78 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 84, low: 62.
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📰 News we're reading

• Burke Motorcyclist Dies After Braddock Road Crash Near Kings Park (patch.com) — A Burke motorcyclist died after a collision with a car Friday night at Braddock Road and Southampton Drive, a busy intersection serving the Kings Park and West Springfield area. Fairfax County police closed eastbound Braddock for crash reconstruction and are still investigating whether speed or alcohol were factors. Residents who saw anything are urged to contact the Crash Reconstruction Unit or submit anonymous tips.
   

• NEW: Fairfax County proposes high school crossing guard funding, safety improvements (ffxnow.com) — West Springfield families could soon see a restored crossing guard and new safety measures, including a possible HAWK signal and turn restrictions near West Springfield High School. Fairfax County officials will vote on funding to bring back 11 high school crossing guards and are weighing broader fixes like better lighting, crosswalk upgrades, and speed feedback signs after several recent student-involved crashes.
   

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  • Burke motorcyclist killed in crash, third Braddock Road fatality of 2026 (ffxnow.com)

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