Girl Killed By Tree, $100K Win, Underrated College: News Nearby

There was plenty of news across Washington, D.C., and northern Virginia on Tuesday. If you missed any of it on your local Patch, here's a roundup of some of the top stories from the past 24 hours.

• Police Seek Help In Locating Missing South Riding Man
• Middle School Staffer Under Investigation For Child Sexual Abuse
• Access To Rappahannock River At I-95 Closes Until Spring 2020

12-Year-Old Girl Injured When Tree Fell On SUV Dies

A 12-year-old girl who was critically injured when a tree fell on her family's SUV in Purcellville. The girl had been in a medically induced coma since the Nov. 22 accident on Purcellville Road.

Winner Sleeps Well After Discovering $100,000 Lottery Win

A U.S. Army veteran discovered late at night he had won $100,000 in the Virginia Lottery's Cash 5 game. What did he do next? He went to bed and had a great night's sleep.

Pedestrian Dies After Getting Hit By Pickup Truck: Police

A pedestrian was killed Tuesday morning when he was struck by a pickup truck in Prince William County.

Virginia Tech Fan Guide To Belk Bowl: Tickets, Travel And Events

Virginia Tech and the University of Kentucky will square off in the 2019 Belk Bowl Dec. 31 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte.

DC Man Indicted For Murder In Fatal Stabbing At Maryland Popeyes

A Washington, DC, man has been indicted for common law murder and carrying a dangerous weapon with intent to injure. He is accused of stabbing and killing a customer outside of a Popeyes Restaurant in Prince George's County, Maryland, following an argument over the chain's sandwich.

Man Threatens Driver With Pellet Gun During Road Rage Incident

Arlington Police are searching for the driver of a vehicle they say fired a pellet gun at another driver during a road rage incident last week.

University of Mary Washington Ranks As Most Underrated College

The University of Mary Washington lacks huge brand recognition but employs a roster of top-notch professors and offers a high-quality academic environment for its students. For these reasons and other metrics, UMW topped a new list of the most underrated colleges in the country.

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